Jonathan R. Heppner

2019-2022: Majority Leader

2022-2023: Chair, Laws, Rules, and Government Services Committee

2018, Minority Whip

Legislator,
District No. 23 - Town of Hurley, Town of Woodstock

Contact Information

Where: 
P.O. Box 1800,
Kingston, NY 12402
Phone: 
(845) 594-3141

Legislative Information

Party Enrollment: 
Democrat
Party Affiliation: 
Democrat
Working Families

Background -+

 Jonathan is currently the youngest Democratic Majority Leader in the histroy of the Legislature.  

Born and raised in Woodstock, he is proud to be building his life in the community he knows and cares so much about. His professional life has been committed to fighting for progressive values and working families. Prior to being elected to the Legislature, he served as an appointed member of the Woodstock Environmental Commission and is employed as the Deputy Press Secretary for the New York State Senate Democrats. Previously, he worked as the Communication Director for State Senator Terry Gipson and as a staff member for President Obama’s re-election campaign in the all-important state of Virginia.

Jonathan is a graduate of Onteora High School and Manhattanville College, where he received a BA in Communication. He hopes that his deep roots in the community and his professional experience will allow him to bring new energy, new ideas and long-term solutions to county government and the community.

As a Legislator, Jonathan's goals are

  • Ulster County Jobs: He is committed to creating greater job and career opportunities for all Ulster County residents, as well working towards making Ulster County more affordable for families, recent graduates and seniors. "We need to make it possible to retain our population - from graduation into retirement."
  • Smart Investments: "A thriving arts community is crucial to our local economy. I support smart investments on the county level that will assist our local arts and tourism programs as well as other small businesses."
  • Vital Support Services: He is committed to providing women and minority owned businesses with greater access to the tools they need to succeed. He is also committed to maintaining and expanding important county services that not only help people, but enhance the community as well, including: supporting victims of domestic violence, combating the heroin and opiate epidemic, working to aid veterans and improving access to public transportation.
  • Our Environment: As a former member of the Woodstock Environmental Commission and avid fisherman, he is dedicated to preserving the environment and to building a sustainable Ulster County. "We cannot afford to apply band-aid solutions to today's many environmental challenges. Nor can we bend to the whims of corporations that would exploit our precious natural resources."

Additional Information -+

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2022-2023 Attendance

Attended

Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, May 16, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, May 9, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, Mar 21, 2023

Absent

Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Thu, May 5, 2022
Thu, Jun 9, 2022
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Meeting of the
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Meeting of the
Wed, Nov 2, 2022
Meeting of the
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Thu, May 11, 2023
Meeting of the
Tue, Aug 1, 2023
Thu, Aug 10, 2023

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Attendance from previous terms

Attended

Absent

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2022-2023 Votes

Yes Votes

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 616
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Postpone Resolution No. 554
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Postpone Resolution No. 553 As Amended
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 540
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 539
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Postpone Resolution No. 462.1
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Committee Vote to Postpone Resolution No. 371.3
Tue, Sep 12, 2023 Committee Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 372.2
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 420
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 414
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 412
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 411
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 410
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 409
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 408
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 407
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 404
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 406
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 405
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 403

Abstained

No votes recorded

Vote Not Recorded

Sponsored legislation from previous terms

2020

  • Opposing A New Power Plant Facility At The Former Danskammer Energy Site In Newburgh (Orange County) New York
  • Opposing A New Power Plant Facility At The Former Danskammer Energy Site In Newburgh (Orange County) New York
  • Opposing A New Power Plant Facility At The Former Danskammer Energy Site In Newburgh (Orange County) New York
  • Opposing A New Power Plant Facility At The Former Danskammer Energy Site In Newburgh (Orange County) New York
  • Opposing A New Power Plant Facility At The Former Danskammer Energy Site In Newburgh (Orange County) New York
  • Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $20,000,000.00 Tax Anticipation Notes Of The County Of Ulster, New York, In Anticipation Of The Collection Or Receipt Of 2020 Real Property Taxes Based On 2019 Real Property Tax Assessments For The Current Fiscal Year Of Said County
  • Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $15,000,000.00 Revenue Anticipation Notes Of The County Of Ulster, New York, In Anticipation Of The Collection Or Receipt Of Revenues Estimated To Be Received From Sales And Compensating Use Taxes During The Current Fiscal Year Of Said County
  • Designation Of Official Newspapers
  • Creating Standing Committees For The Year 2020
  • Appointing A Clerk Of The Ulster County Legislature
  • Adoption Of The Rules Of Order

2019

  • Reappointing Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town of Woodstock
  • Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 10 Of 2019, A Local Law Regarding Campaign Finance Reform in Ulster County
  • LATE - Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Board Of Elections For Expenses Related To The Purchase Of Equipment And Services Necessary For Early Voting In Ulster County – Ulster County Board Of Elections
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 10 Of 2019, A Local Law Regarding Campaign Finance Reform in Ulster County, To Be Held On Tuesday, November 12, 2019 At 6:10 PM
  • LATE - Approving The Execution Of A Contract In Excess Of $50,000.00 Entered Into By The County – KNOWiNK, LLC D/B/A KNOWiNK – Board Of Elections
  • LATE - Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Board Of Elections For Expenses Related To The Purchase Of Equipment And Services Necessary For Early Voting In Ulster County And Amending The 2019 Ulster County Budget – Ulster County...

2018

  • Authorizing The Chairman Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Inter-Municipal Agreement For The Sharing Of Information Relating To Short-Term Rental Properties With The Town Of Woodstock – Department Of Finance
  • Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 11 Of 2018, A Local Law Prohibiting Conversion Therapy Upon A Minor Within Ulster County
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 11 Of 2018, A Local Law Prohibiting Conversion Therapy Upon A Minor Within Ulster County, To Be Held On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 At 6:20 PM

2017

  • Establishing A Policy For Ulster County Bus Advertising
  • Establishing A Policy For Ulster County Bus Advertising
  • FOR JULY INTRODUCTION - Establishing A Policy For Ulster County Bus Advertising
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 5 Of 2017, The Ulster County Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform and Accountability Law, To Be Held On Tuesday, July 11, 2017 At 6:25 PM
  • Opposing The Repeal Of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

2016

  • Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 13 of 2016, (A Local Law Amending The Code Of The County Of Ulster To Limit The Gifts That County Officers And Employees May Receive)
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 18 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity At Places Of Public Accommodation, Resort Or Amusement) To Be Held On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 At 6:25 PM
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 18 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity At Places Of Public Accommodation, Resort Or Amusement) To Be Held On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 At 6:25 PM
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 18 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity At Places Of Public Accommodation, Resort Or Amusement) To Be Held On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 At 6:30 PM
  • Condemning Violence And Hate Speech And Expressing Solidarity With All Those Targeted For Their Ethnicity, Race, Religion, Gender, Gender Identification, Or Political Views
  • Condemning Violence And Hate Speech And Expressing Solidarity With Muslims And All Those Targeted For Their Ethnicity, Race Or Religion
  • Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 13 of 2016 (A Local Law Amending The Code Of The County Of Ulster To Limit The Gifts That County Officers And Employees May Receive) To Be Held On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 At 7:00 PM
  • Opposing The Re-License Of Certain Nuclear Generating Units
  • Reappointing – Commissioner Of Elections
  • Establishing A Policy Of Communication By And Between The Commissioner Of Public Works And The Public Works Committee In The Event A State Of Emergency Is Declared
  • Supporting The Passage Of A06090/S04280 To Authorize Ridesharing In The State Of New York

This legislator has no sponsored legislation.

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Votes from previous terms

Yes Votes

2022-2023

No Votes

Abstained

No votes recorded

Vote Not Recorded

No votes recorded