2026 New York General Election

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ANULA COURTIS

Anula Courtis is a Democrat running for the Woodstock Town Board in New York. 

The daughter of immigrant parents, Courtis was born and raised in Albany and moved to Woodstock in 2015. Courtis is the founder and owner of a healthcare technology company that aims to make medication more affordable for those in need. She also co-founded the Woodstock Women’s March and helped create the first Human Rights Commission in Woodstock’s history, serving as Chairperson for four years.

Courtis is focused on affordable housing, environmental issues, and police accountability.

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Courtis co-founded the Woodstock Women’s March and served for four years as chair of the Woodstock Human Rights Commission. She currently serves on the Bear Task Force and the board of the Good Neighbor Food Pantry.

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Anula Courtis was born and raised in Albany. She serves on the Bear Task Force and the board of the Good Neighbor Food Pantry.

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New leadership takes office in Woodstock - Hudson Valley One

The daughter of immigrant parents, Courtis was born and raised in Albany and moved to Woodstock in 2015. Courtis is the founder and owner of a healthcare technology company that aims to make medication more affordable for those in need. She also co-founded the Woodstock Women’s March and helped create the first Human Rights Commission in Woodstock’s history, serving as Chairperson for four years.

Courtis is focused on affordable housing, environmental issues, and police accountability.

Anula is the founder and owner of a healthcare technology company.

Members:

Anula Courtis ()

Town Supervisor

Phone: (845) 679-2113, ext. 17

Term: Expires 12/31/2026

Anula Courtis ()

Councilperson

Term: Expires 12/31/2027

Laura Ricci ()

Councilperson

Term: Expires 12/31/2027

Maria-Elena Conte ()

Councilperson

Term: Expires 12/31/25

Bennet Ratcliff ()

Councilperson

Term: Expires 12/31/25

Town of Woodstock | Town Board

Courtis, elected to the town board in 2023, is finishing her second year as a council member. She received more than 60 percent of the vote in the June Democratic primary, which included two opponents, David Wallis and Erin Moran.

Anula currently serves as Woodstock Town Supervisor, with a term that expires December 31, 2026. She was elected to the Woodstock Town Board in 2023.

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Tax Break for Volunteers

Secured 10% property tax break for fire and rescue volunteers

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Anula Courtis for Woodstock Town Supervisor

Secured a 10% property-tax break for fire and rescue volunteers.

- Secured a 10% property-tax break for fire and rescue volunteers.

Economy

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Youth & Public Spaces

Create places for learning, playing, and community gathering

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Modernize Technology

Improve transparency and accessibility in town governance

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Plans a noise ordinance that balances neighbors' needs with a vibrant music scene.

Courtis plans to work on a noise ordinance that balances the need to respect neighbors with maintaining a vibrant music scene. She believes shutting down outdoor live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays is unreasonable.

On this week's In focus, Woodstock Town Supervisor Anula Courtis discusses improving internal processes, enhancing public safety communication, and managing digital presence. Courtis highlights winning grants for youth programming and exploring a carbon filter system for water safety. Courtis emphasizes the importance of rebuilding public trust, operational efficiencies, and promoting arts in the community.

Woodstock town supervisor highlights initial goals after appointment

Plans to create places for learning, playing, and community gathering.

Plans to improve transparency and accessibility in town governance using updated technology.

- Plans to create places for learning, playing, and community gathering.
- Plans to improve transparency and accessibility in town governance using updated technology.

Public Services

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Affordable Housing

Expand housing options for lower and moderate-income families

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Supports proposed zoning changes to address housing needs, with safeguards.

Courtis promises to prioritize the full cleanup of the illegal fill at 10 Church Road and enforce existing town laws prohibiting the dumping of construction debris.

She supports the proposed zoning changes as part of a multi-pronged approach to the housing crisis but notes they must be implemented with proper safeguards.

Proposes cottage-style and townhome-style housing on town property.

A lunch meeting with U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan, D-Gardiner, helped the town file a grant application that could fund development of sorely needed affordable housing on town-owned land. But the catch was the town needed to scramble to solicit letters of support and file the application within 72 hours.

“The concept is for some cottage-style and some townhome-style housing on town property.”

Woodstock supervisor Anula Courtis outlines the town's priorities, reflects on first six months in office

Supports working with local developers to create housing options accessible to all residents.

One of the major issues facing Woodstock is the ongoing housing crisis. Courtis discussed the challenges of finding affordable housing in the area and the steps the town is taking to address this issue. She highlighted the importance of working with local developers to create more housing options that are accessible to all residents.

In conversation with Woodstock Supervisor Anula Courtis

Plans to expand housing options for lower- and moderate-income families.

- Plans to expand housing options for lower- and moderate-income families.

Housing & Urban Development

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Community Policing

Build a police force that fosters trust and mutual respect

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Is working to reduce false fire alarms by 30% so volunteers can focus on emergencies.

Courtis has been working with the fire department to beef up penalties for false alarms to help reduce the burden on a declining roster of volunteers, while also providing education.

“They’re so overworked that we’re going to do something to reduce those, hopefully by 30%, and then let them focus on real fires,” she said.

Plans to build a police force that fosters trust and mutual respect.

- Plans to build a police force that fosters trust and mutual respect.

Public Safety

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Fix Our Streets

Create safe, accessible roads and sidewalks for a walkable town

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Plans to make roads and sidewalks safer and more accessible for a walkable town.

- Plans to make roads and sidewalks safer and more accessible for a walkable town.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Environmental Protection

Preserve our wildlife and ensure clean air and water

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Environmental Initiative

Led the Bear Task Force and youth art contest 'Don't Feed the Bears'

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Supports researching and installing filtration systems for the town water supply.

In response to concerns about PFAS and other “forever chemicals” in the town water supply, Courtis plans to implement a quarterly water testing program and publish the results on a public dashboard. She supports researching and installing the correct filtration systems.

Plans to prioritize cleanup of illegal fill at 10 Church Road and enforce laws against dumping construction debris.

Courtis promises to prioritize the full cleanup of the illegal fill at 10 Church Road and enforce existing town laws prohibiting the dumping of construction debris.

Worked with the town engineer on options to modernize water infrastructure and replace a well pump that has PFAS issues.

These chemicals appear in material at the Shady dump, but there is no evidence to show a link. The chemicals appear in everything from nonstick cookware to cleaning solvents to clothing, so they can very easily get into the soil and then the water.

“I worked with the current town engineer to get an idea of what it looks like to modernize our current infrastructure so if we shut down the one well pump that has all the PFAS issues, and we want to dig somewhere else, what does that look like,” Courtis said.

Implemented quarterly testing of the town water supply and plans to publish results on a public dashboard.

Courtis has also made progress on testing of the town water supply, which was changed to yearly. She has changed it back to quarterly. Starting in 2022, forever chemicals known as PFAS started appearing in the town water supply.

As Town Supervisor, passed a resolution continuing water and soil testing at 10 Church Road.

Thinking outside the box for Shady dump

After years of inaction and frustration, Courtis and the town board passed a resolution approving the continuation of water and soil testing at 10 Church Road. With that comes the upcoming hiring of a qualified engineer to analyze the results and come up with a cleanup plan if necessary.

Plans to preserve wildlife and ensure clean air and water.

Led the Bear Task Force and the youth art contest "Don't Feed the Bears."

- Plans to preserve wildlife and ensure clean air and water.
- Led the Bear Task Force and the youth art contest "Don't Feed the Bears."