At a special session on March 5, 2025, the Greene County Legislature overwhelmingly passed Resolution No. 86-25 calling for New York State to protect the safety of its Corrections Officers by repealing the highly controversial Humane Alternatives to Long-term Solitary…
Resolution Approving Standard Workday For Election And Appointed Officials For Retirement Purposes
Greene County Residents: Make Your Voice Heard!
Tell NYS to Stop Underfunding Our Community College As County leaders, the Greene County Legislature is deeply concerned about the persistent lack of funding for Workforce Development Programs at Columbia-Greene Community College. To that end, we ask all Greene County…
Resolution #382-23 – Approving Standard Workday For Elected & Appointed Officials For Retirement Purposes
Greene County Prevails with State of Emergency Declaration
On May 17, 2023 the Greene County Legislature declared a State of Emergency due to failed Federal Policy(ies) together with New York City’s mismanagement and/or underestimation of the impact of inviting persons without means to the city, resulting in New…
Greene County Urges Governor Not to Provide Controversial Tax Credits
Resolution No. 259-23 Resolution In Opposition To Senate Bill S6637 Regarding Amending Section 606 Of The Tax Law WHEREAS, Senate Bill S6637 has been introduced in the New York State Senate which is an act to amend Section 606 of…
Greene County Defends Local Justices from State Regulation
Resolution No. 260-23 Resolution In Opposition To New York State Senate Bill S139B & New York State Assembly Bill A1358B An Act To Amend The Uniform Justice Court Act, The Town Law And The Village Law, In Relation To Requiring…
Greene County Opposes Unnecessary Changes to Voting Schedule
Resolution No. 254-23 Resolution Urging The Governor To Veto A.4282B/S.3505B To Move Certain Local Elections To Even-Numbered Years WHEREAS, the Greene County Legislature believes that increasing participation in the election process and reducing costs of government operations is good for…
Greene County Legislature Opposes Hasty Action from NYS on Gun Control
Resolution No. 267-22 Resolution Opposing Recently Enacted New York State Senate Bill S.51001 & New York State Assembly Bill A.41001 Regulating Legally Authorized Concealed Carry Gun Permits And Banning Concealed Carry In Public As Being An Unconstitutional Attack Upon The…
Greene County Legislature’s Opposition to the NYS Climate Council’s Draft Scoping Plan
The New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was signed into law in 2019 as one of the most ambitious climate laws in the world. The law created the NYS Climate Action Council (the Council), which is…