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Catskills Scoop · Jul 15, 2026

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The Ulster County Legislature voted 15-8 on Tuesday to request state authorization to explore a local income tax surcharge on higher-income residents. Supporters said the proposal could help fund county services, while officials stressed that the vote does not impose a new tax but simply begins the process of seeking permission from Albany to consider future changes.

The Ulster County Legislature voted 15-8 on Tuesday to request state authorization to explore a local income tax surcharge on higher-income residents. Supporters said the proposal could help fund county services, while officials stressed that the vote does not impose a new tax but simply begins the process of seeking permission from Albany to consider future changes.

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