2026 New York General Election

Jason is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. A graduate of Kingston High School, SUNY Binghamton, and Syracuse University College of Law, since 2004 Jason has practiced law with the firm of Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, Ulster County’s oldest law firm. His areas of practice include real estate, trusts and estates, bankruptcy, and municipal law. Jason serves as town attorney for several towns in the Hudson Valley.

Jason J. Kovacs - The Ulster County Legislature

Jason J. Kovacs is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. He graduated from SUNY Binghamton and Syracuse University College of Law.

Jason J. Kovacs practices law with Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP. He also serves as town attorney for several towns in the Hudson Valley.

Jason is a county legislator for District 3 of the Ulster Board of Supervisors.

As of October 22, 2026, Jason J. Kovacs did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

The movement for reform follows a vote during a recent Housing and Transportation Committee meeting regarding Resolution No. 477. Co-sponsored by legislators Michael Berardi (D) and Jason Kovacs (R), the resolution sought to halt new emergency housing placements at the Kingston Motel on Forest Hill Drive in the Town of Ulster. However, the committee defeated the resolution in a 5-2 vote.

Ulster lawmakers pursue bipartisan fixes after families describe unsafe Kingston motel conditions

Co-sponsored Resolution 477 to halt new emergency housing placements at the Kingston Motel in the Town of Ulster.

Co-sponsored a bill to halt new emergency housing placements at the Kingston Motel in the Town of Ulster.

- Co-sponsored a bill to halt new emergency housing placements at the Kingston Motel in the Town of Ulster.

Housing & Urban Development

Under the plan, the County would apply for a Municipal Certificate of Need (MuniCON) to enable the County to partner with local EMS agencies for Advanced Life Support coverage in targeted areas. The County Legislature was considering a resolution introduced by Legislator Jason Kovacs to authorize the application for the MuniCON. Kovacs said: “This resolution is a critical step toward ensuring that every resident of Ulster County has access to reliable and timely emergency medical services,” said Legislator Jason J. Kovacs. “By applying for a Municipal Certificate of Need, we are putting the health and safety of our community first, empowering the County to fill gaps in ambulance services where they exist, and ensuring that no one is left without life-saving care when they need it most.”

Metzger Announces New Role for County in Addressing Critical Gaps in EMS Coverage

“The passage of Resolution 102.2 represents a major milestone for public safety in Ulster County,” said Legislator Jason J. Kovacs, Esq. “As the sole sponsor of this resolution, I am proud to have led the effort to deliver more than $4.7 million in targeted support to strengthen EMS coverage, expand Advanced Life Support to communities in need, and ensure taxpayer funds are tied to performance and accountability. Our first responders deserve more than praise — they deserve real, structural support. I thank my colleagues for recognizing the urgency and stepping up to meet the moment.” The county release states that the Legislature approved the EMS Stabilization and Enhancement Plan 21–0 and describes Resolution 102.2 as providing targeted, performance-based emergency medical services support.

Ulster County EMS Plan Gets Green Light from Legislature

Introduced a resolution authorizing the county to seek a Municipal Certificate of Need to help fill gaps in ambulance services.

Sponsored Resolution 102.2 to provide more than $4.7 million in performance-based support for emergency medical services and expand Advanced Life Support coverage.

- Introduced a resolution authorizing the county to seek a Municipal Certificate of Need to help fill gaps in ambulance services.
- Sponsored Resolution 102.2 to provide more than $4.7 million in performance-based support for emergency medical services and expand Advanced Life Support coverage.

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Jason J. Kovacs

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- Sponsored Resolution 102.2 to provide more than $4.7 million in performance-based support for emergency medical services and expand Advanced Life Support coverage.

Isaac Brickman

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I'm a union organizer, working parent, and Lake Katrine resident running for County Legislature because local government should work for the people who live here.

I'll focus on creating good jobs, addressing the housing crisis, investing in our communities, and making county government more responsive to the people it serves.

Kate Leon for Ulster County Legislature - District 3

Kate Leon is a working parent and Lake Katrine resident.

She added that supports the proposed tax surcharge, saying the “relatively small tax increase” on the county’s top earners is a “practical way to bridge the funding gap we face.”

“The alternative — raise everyone’s taxes. … Such a large property tax increase would impact everyone regardless of income,” she said.

Election 2026: Ulster County lawmaker Jason Kovacs faces challenge from Kate Leon in District 3

Supports a proposed tax surcharge on the county's top earners rather than a broader property-tax increase.

- Supports a proposed tax surcharge on the county's top earners rather than a broader property-tax increase.
- Plans to focus on creating good jobs.

As of October 22, 2026, Kate Leon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Leon said she supports such programs as the county’s Housing Action Fund to help municipalities secure funding for infrastructure in order to create permanently affordable homes.

Leon said she supports such programs as the county’s Housing Action Fund to help municipalities secure funding for infrastructure in order to create permanently affordable homes.

She also supports the expansion of programs such as HomeShare and Plus One ADU to help the county meet the housing needs of those who already live and work in the community.

Leon, too, said she would demand greater scrutiny over county spending and would push for a coordinated plan that would look at housing, infrastructure, transportation and economic development collaboratively rather than as individual issues.

Supports the county Housing Action Fund to help municipalities fund infrastructure for permanently affordable homes.

Supports expanding HomeShare and Plus One accessory dwelling unit programs to meet local housing needs.

Supports expanding the HomeShare and Plus One accessory-dwelling-unit programs to meet local housing needs.

Plans to seek greater scrutiny of county spending and coordinate housing, infrastructure, transportation, and economic-development planning.

- Supports the county Housing Action Fund to help municipalities fund infrastructure for permanently affordable homes.
- Supports expanding the HomeShare and Plus One accessory-dwelling-unit programs to meet local housing needs.
- Plans to seek greater scrutiny of county spending and coordinate housing, infrastructure, transportation, and economic-development planning.

Ulster County Legislator, District 3

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