Chair Bartels Appoints Peter Criswell as Vice Chair of the Ulster County Legislature and as a member of the Ways & Means Committee
(Kingston, NY)—Legislative Chair Tracey Bartels has announced the appointment of Legislator Peter Criswell (District 7, City of Kingston) as the Vice Chair of the Ulster County Legislature. Legislator Criswell replaces former Vice Chair Eve Walter (District 16, Village & Town of New Paltz), who stepped down from the Ulster County Legislature on April 22, 2023. Legislator Peter Criswell has also been appointed to serve as a member of the Ulster County Ways and Means Committee, replacing former Legislator Eve Walter.
“I am excited to welcome Legislator Peter Criswell to the leadership team as Vice Chair of the Ulster County Legislature. Legislator Criswell brings unique strategic management and leadership skills to the team. Vice Chair Criswell is a natural leader and master collaborator. He listens carefully, respects divergent points of view, and works in active partnership with his colleagues to move important initiatives and policies forward for the people of Ulster County,” said Chair Bartels (District 16, Towns of Gardiner & Shawangunk).
“I am thrilled by the appointment of Legislator Peter Criswell as Vice Chair of the Ulster County Legislature by Chair Bartels. Vice Chair Criswell’s experience, dedication, and commitment to serving the people of Ulster County make him an exceptional choice for this leadership position. I look forward to working with him in his new role to continue moving Ulster County forward and improving the lives of all its residents,” states Majority Leader Jonathan Heppner (District 23, Towns of Hurley and Woodstock).
Legislator Criswell currently chairs the American Rescue Plan Act Special Committee. He is also a member of the Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture Committee; and the Committee of the Whole. During his first term in office (2020–2021), Legislator Criswell served as the Deputy Chair of the Public Health and Social Services Committee.
Chair Bartels also appoints Legislators Gina Hansut and Chris Hewitt to Lead the Ulster County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
Chair Bartels has appointed Legislator Gina Hansut (District 10, Towns of Lloyd and Marlborough) as the Chair of the Ulster County Law Enforcement Committee, replacing Legislator Eve Walter. Chair Bartels appointed Legislator Chris Hewitt (District 21, Towns of Rochester and Wawarsing) as the committee’s new Deputy Chair.
Chair Bartels states, “Legislator Gina Hansut has served as the Deputy Chair of the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee and I am confident of her ability to step into this role. Legislator Chris Hewitt has served on this committee his entire tenure and is an excellent leadership partner.”
Legislator Hansut also serves as the Deputy Chair of the Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee. Legislator Hewitt serves on the Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture Committee. Both Legislators are members of the Committee of the Whole.
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