2026 New York General Election

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Debra Gregg Clinton for Ulster County Legislator (District 16–Gardiner and Plattekill)

Debra Gregg Clinton is a lifelong resident of Gardiner, having been raised on her family’s farm on Denniston Road. Deb earned three degrees from SUNY New Paltz and, after college, taught government and politics at New Paltz High School for many years.

Debra Gregg Clinton for Ulster County Legislator (District 16–Gardiner and Plattekill)

Debra Gregg Clinton is a lifelong resident of Gardiner, having been raised on her family’s farm on Denniston Road. Deb earned three degrees from SUNY New Paltz and, after college, taught government and politics at New Paltz High School for many years. Debra is starting her 15th year as the Principal at Marlboro Middle School.

Debra Clinton is proud to call Gardiner home. A fourth-generation resident, lifelong educator, and current Legislator for District 16, Debra has spent her career putting people first. She and her husband are raising two college students, and she knows firsthand the challenges families face every day.

Meet Debra

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 ...

Deb earned three degrees from SUNY New Paltz and, after college, taught government and politics at New Paltz High School for many years.

Debra is starting her 15th year as the Principal at Marlboro Middle School.

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

Since being elected in 2023, Debra has delivered real results. She’s fought to expand affordable housing, improve EMS and transportation services, support food pantries, and protect the natural resources that make Ulster County such a special place to live.

GARDINER, N.Y. — Democrat Debra Clinton will run unopposed in her bid for election to a second term on the Ulster County Legislature representing District 16.

Election 2025: Ulster legislator Debra Clinton unopposed for second term

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.

She said during her first term she worked to support the development of affordable housing, to strengthen emergency management services, protect the environment, and ensure that food pantries have the necessary resources.

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.

Opponents of the moratorium, including committee chair Debra Clinton, noted that while living conditions at the motel are suboptimal, halting placements without an immediate, concrete alternative housing inventory risks worsening displacement for vulnerable families and children.

Update: Ulster lawmakers pursue bipartisan fixes after families describe unsafe Kingston Motel conditions

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.

She also said she would focus in the upcoming term on promoting sustainability and responsible development while addressing pressing county-wide issues such as the need to deal with solid waste. “We need long-term solutions that reduce waste, expand composting initiatives, and protect our environment,” she stated.