2026 New York General Election

Debra Clinton

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Debra Clinton is originally from Gardiner. She earned three degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She and her husband are raising two college students.

Debra Gregg Clinton for Ulster County Legislator (District 16 ...

Debra currently works as principal at Marlboro Middle School. She previously taught government and politics at New Paltz High School.

Debra was elected to the Ulster County Legislature representing District 16 in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Election 2025: Ulster Legislator Debra Clinton unopposed for ...

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES

I am committed to expanding access to affordable housing, including supporting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as part of the solution. I believe in a fair and balanced approach to managing short-term rentals that protects our communities while respecting property owners. I also value strengthening the local farm-to-community connection to ensure agriculture remains a vital part of our region.

Priorities

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

We must maintain a steadfast commitment to preserving our environment and continuously seek inventive approaches to secure a sustainable future for our children and future generations. This priority includes cultivating economic job opportunities that promote the development of a green economy.

Values strengthening farm-to-community connections to sustain the region's agricultural sector.

Calls for job opportunities that promote development of a green economy.

- Values strengthening farm-to-community connections to sustain the region's agricultural sector.
- Calls for job opportunities that promote development of a green economy.

Economy

ACCESSIBILITY TO COUNTY SERVICES

The southern region of Ulster County deserves greater access to essential services. As your legislator, I am committed to strengthening emergency services and ensuring our communities are protected and supported when it matters most. I will continue working to expand reliable public transportation options and advocate for increased accessibility to county services for all residents.

Said she worked to ensure food pantries have necessary resources during her first term.

Advocates for greater access to essential county services in southern Ulster County.

- Advocates for greater access to essential county services in southern Ulster County.

Public Services

AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES

I am committed to expanding access to affordable housing, including supporting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as part of the solution. I believe in a fair and balanced approach to managing short-term rentals that protects our communities while respecting property owners.

Opposes halting motel placements without immediate alternative housing, citing risks of displacement for vulnerable families and children.

Supports expanding affordable housing access, including through accessory dwelling units.

Supports managing short-term rentals through an approach that protects communities while respecting property owners.

- Supports expanding affordable housing access, including through accessory dwelling units.
- Supports managing short-term rentals through an approach that protects communities while respecting property owners.

Housing & Urban Development

Committed to strengthening emergency services to protect and support communities.

- Committed to strengthening emergency services to protect and support communities.

Public Safety

KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) to conduct a thorough investigation into road safety of 44/55 where the Town of Plattekill is considering an application for a 451,000-square-foot warehousing facility located at 2021 NYS Route 44/55 in its BD-60 zoning district. Ulster County legislators also signed on in support, including Minority Leader Kevin Roberts (D-12, Plattekill), Legislator Debra Clinton (D-16, Gardiner and Shawangunk), Legislator Megan Sperry (D-17, New Paltz and Esopus) and Legislator Limina Grace Harmon (D-20, New Paltz and Esopus). County Executive Metzger and Legislators expressed major concern about the existing bare-bones traffic analysis that has been completed and are seeking a more rigorous assessment of traffic and safety issues.

Metzger and Legislators Seek Traffic Safety Analysis for Rte 44/55

Plans to expand reliable public transportation options and increase access to county services.

Signed a request for a more rigorous assessment of traffic and safety issues on Route 44/55.

- Plans to expand reliable public transportation options and increase access to county services.
- Signed a request for a more rigorous assessment of traffic and safety issues on Route 44/55.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Calls for long-term waste solutions, including expanded composting initiatives, to protect the environment.

Ulster County Legislator, District 16

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