Meet Your Legislature

The Greene County Legislature supports and initiates policies and projects that benefit the well-being of its residents, and provides economic opportunity for those who live, work and run businesses within its jurisdiction. Greene County will engage in activities which are designed to protect and enhance the lives of the diverse population found in this County in ways that are compassionate, creative, and ethical within the financial capabilities of its residents.

Legislative Initiatives

Greene County Legislature

3-Year Term — Expires 12/31/2027

DISTRICT 1 — Catskill

Michael Bulich (R), representing district 1
Michael Bulich (R)

t. (518) 376-4427

e. mbulich@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

Michael D. Lanuto Jr. (R), representing district 1
Michael D. Lanuto Jr. (R)

t. (518) 719-3270

e. mlanuto@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

Matthew F. Luvera (R), representing district 1
Matthew F. Luvera (R)

t. (518) 506-7323

e. mluvera@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

Jay Lucas (R), representing district 1
Jay Lucas (R)

t. (518) 965-7661

e. jlucas@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

DISTRICT 2 — Coxsackie

Charles A. Martinez (R), representing district 1
Charles A. Martinez (R)

t. (518) 731-8825

e. cmartinez@greenecountyny.gov

38 Flint Mine Road
Coxsackie, NY

Thomas M. Hobart (R), representing district 1
Thomas M. Hobart (R)

t. (518) 859-7803

e. thobart@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

DISTRICT 3 — Athens

James W. O’Connell (R), representing district 1
James W. O’Connell (R)

t. (518) 376-7961

e. joconnell@greenecountyny.gov

150 Valley Road.
Catskill, NY

DISTRICT 4 — Greenville

Greg Davis (C), representing district 1
Greg Davis (C)

t. (518) 368-5003

e. gdavis@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

DISTRICT 5 — New Baltimore

Patrick S. Linger (R) – Chair, representing district 1
Patrick S. Linger (R) – Chair

t. (518) 496-8399

e. plinger@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street, Suite 408
Catskill, NY 12414

DISTRICT 6 — Prattsville, Ashland, Windham, Jewett

Jim Thorington (R), representing district 1
Jim Thorington (R)

t. (518) 299-3795

e. jthorington@greenecountyny.gov

100 Marv Rion Road
Prattsville, NY

DISTRICT 7 — Halcott, Lexington, Hunter

Daryl E. Legg (D), representing district 1
Daryl E. Legg (D)

t. (518) 819-6555

e. dlegg@greenecountyny.gov

P.O. Box 87
Haines Falls, NY 12436

DISTRICT 8 — Cairo

Harry A. Lennon (D), representing district 1
Harry A. Lennon (D)

t. (518) 369-9539

e. hlennon@greenecountyny.gov

411 Main Street
Suite 408
Catskill, NY

Sherry B. True (R), representing district 1
Sherry B. True (R)

t. (410) 935-0072

e. strue@greenecountyny.gov

P.O. Box 72
Round Top, NY 12473

DISTRICT 9 — Durham

Patty Handel (R), representing district 1
Patty Handel (R)

t. (518) 965-1657

e. phandel@greenecountyny.gov

125 Carroll Road
Cornwallville, NY

Standing Committees of the Legislature for 2025

County Resources

1st Wednesday following 6:00 p.m. Health Services

Chair: Michael Bulich (R)

Additional Members:
Jay Lucas (R)
Thomas M. Hobart (R)
Jim Thorington (R)
Sherry B. True (R)

Economic Development and Tourism

Monday prior to 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Chair: Daryl E. Legg (D)

Additional Members:
Michael Bulich (R)
Michael D. Lanuto Jr. (R)
Jim Thorington (R)
Sherry B. True (R)
Patty Handel (R)

Finance

Thursday before 3rd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. for Audits and Monday prior to 3rd Wednesday following 6:00 p.m. Economic Development & Tourism and Government Operations

Chair: Charles A. Martinez (R)

Additional Members:
Michael Bulich (R)
Michael D. Lanuto Jr. (R)
Greg Davis (C)
Daryl E. Legg (D)
Sherry B. True (R)

Government Operations

Monday prior to 3rd Wednesday following 6:00 p.m. Economic Development & Tourism

Chair: Greg Davis (C)

Additional Members:
Jay Lucas (R)
Charles A. Martinez (R)
Thomas M. Hobart (R)
James W. O’Connell (R)
Daryl E. Legg (D)

Public Safety

1st Wednesday following 6:00 p.m. Health Services & County Resources

Chair: Jim Thorington (R)

Additional Members:
Michael D. Lanuto Jr. (R)
Charles A. Martinez (R)
Thomas M. Hobart (R)
Greg Davis (C)
Patty Handel (R)

Public Works

2nd Monday following 6:00 p.m. County Services

Chair: James W. O’Connell (R)

Additional Members:
Michael Bulich (R)
Charles A. Martinez (R)
Jim Thorington (R)
Daryl E. Legg (D)
Patty Handel (R)

Board of Ethics

Greene County enacted a Code of Ethics to maintain the highest standards of integrity in the public service.

The major purpose for this Code is the establishment of procedures by which any member of the public may come forward and have considered any allegation or claim of wrongdoing in violation of this Code by any elected or appointed officer or employee of the County or of any member of any Board or Commission of the County. At the same time it is an equally important major purpose of this Code to protect officers and employees of the County against insubstantial or unfounded allegations of violations arising out of the reasonable performance of their duties. This Code shall be in addition to all other restrictions, standards and provisions pertaining to the conduct of county officers and employees.

The Greene County Board of Ethics can only be contacted by mail at the following address: Greene County Board of Ethics, P.O. Box 545, Catskill, New York 12414.

View the Greene County Code of Ethics.

The mission of the Greene County Government is to:

  • Allocate fiscal resources consistent with our vision, goals, policies and community needs;
  • Encourage open and honest communication;
  • Initiate dialog on the needs of the County;
  • Welcome constructive input as to direction, initiatives, and services;
  • Enact policies that enhance the economic opportunity and well-being of all;
  • Install policies that safeguard health, safety, and rights;
  • Use policies that prevent the need for more costly future services;
  • Encourage and support programs that strengthen families and communities, and that enhance our quality of life;
  • Use a well-trained, diverse workforce of employees, qualified contractors, and volunteers;
  • Provide adequate personnel , financial, facility, and information support to approved programs;
  • Produce a balanced budget that supports our vision, mission, and goals;
  • Carry out the mandates of state and federal governments;
  • Act as a resource and partner for other local governments. and;
  • Respond flexibly and responsibly, in a timely manner, to emerging needs and changing trends.