Mike Hein for Ulster County Executive

Thank You

Friends of Mike Hein — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:06:39 +0000

I would like to extend my most sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who have supported me throughout my reelection effort. Thanks to this amazing community right here in Ulster County we have ensured that we will continue to have the best possible team at the county level . So many people came together during this campaign and worked hand in hand to enable my vision for a better Ulster County to continue. I especially want to thank those who donated their time and energy, you truly have helped us work towards a better future. I hope that together we can continue to make Ulster County a better place to live and raise family and it is due to the immense outpouring of support on the campaign trail that I have the opportunity to continue working towards that goal. For everyone’s help and support over the last many months, I thank you.

Michael P. Hein
Ulster County Executive

Election Day 2011 – Tuesday November 8th

Friends of Mike Hein — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:02:07 +0000

Tomorrow is election day which means tonight we begin our final push. We urge everyone to support Mike Hein in his bid to continue as Ulster County Executive for the next four years. In his first term County Executive Hein has worked tirelessly to serve the people of Ulster County and we hope that tomorrow the voters of Ulster County will allow him the privilege of continuing his efforts.

It is of the utmost importance that everyone gets to the polls tomorrow between 6am and 9pm to show their support for County Executive Hein and his fellow Democratic candidates.

You can visit the Ulster County Board of Elections website (http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections/) for find out where you are registered. Don’t forget to vote!

GOVERNOR CUOMO ENDORSES MIKE HEIN FOR A SECOND TERM

Friends of Mike Hein — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:25:33 +0000

Kingston, NY- Ulster County Executive Mike Hein received a strong vote of confidence today from New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. County Executive Hein has been a strong leader for the people of Ulster County and shares the same belief as Governor Cuomo that government can stand for both progressive values and fiscal responsibility. The Governor’s endorsement affirms the importance of County Executive Hein’s reform based agenda.

“To make New York State successful again, government must change and County Executive Mike Hein understands this”, said Governor Cuomo. “He has made the difficult decisions Ulster County needs to protect taxpayers and fight for small business owners. He has shown great courage and leadership and I look forward to having Mike’s continued partnership as we reshape government and build a new New York.”

“I am honored by Governor Cuomo’s endorsement,” said County Executive Hein. “Both Governor Cuomo and I share the same drive to protect taxpayers, help local business and transform government. What both Governor Cuomo and I both firmly believe is that government must change!”

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is finishing his first term as Ulster County’s first County Executive. County Executive Hein was first elected to public office in 2008 to a three year term following the County’s adoption of a charter form of government. He is running unopposed on the Democratic and Independence Party lines. Since taking office, County Executive Hein has built an administration with an incredible record of reform and looks to continue to transform government in Ulster County.

To learn more about County Executive Hein’s record of accomplishment, please visit WWW.HEINFOREXEC.COM.

Hein requests special legislative session to discuss Golden Hill

Friends of Mike Hein — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:36:09 +0000

KINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Michael Hein has asked the county legislature to hold a special meeting to discuss his proposed plans to privatize the Golden Hill Health Care Center.

Hein said he wanted to explain all details and options regarding the future of the nursing home.

“Because I am committed to transparent evaluation of whether it be the LDC (local development corporation) option when it comes to Golden Hill or when it comes to making sure the legislature feels fully informed and has the opportunity to ask any and all questions that they may have,” he said. “This is an important time as we move forward and transition to a new structure that ultimately makes sure that taxpayers are protected.”

Read more at MidHudsonNews.com

Ulster Dems vow to take back county legislature

Friends of Mike Hein — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:12:12 +0000

KINGSTON – Ulster County Democrats hope their party will regain the majority in the county legislature riding on the coattails of popular County Executive Michael Hein. He is running unopposed in next month’s general election.

Hein told a Democratic Party dinner in Kingston that the party must recapture the majority in the county legislature.

“We have a unique opportunity and that opportunity is to take back the legislature and it will only happen in the people in this room embrace the idea that not only is it possible, it is absolutely essential,” Hein said.

Read more at MidHudsonNews.com

Ulster comptroller proclaims county charter a success

Friends of Mike Hein — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:10:31 +0000

KINGSTON – As Ulster County reaches the first 1,000 days of the county’s new charter form of government, County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach said it is fulfilling the process of a new government designed to be economical, efficient and effective. Auerbach said the charter is doing everything it is supposed to be doing.

“We have seen a realignment in government. We have seen a high level of accountability. We’ve seen transparency and efficiency in government and most importantly, we have seen leadership,” he said.

The county is led now by County Executive Michael Hein who is seeking reelection in November without opposition.

Hein takes aerial survey of Ulster County

Friends of Mike Hein — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:23:25 +0000

KINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Michael Hein Tuesday surveyed the damage in the county by helicopter. Joining him on his flight were County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum and county emergency management director Arthur Snyder.

“What I saw was, in some areas, limited damage; but in other areas, total devastation,” Hein observed.

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Up along the Route 28 corridor, bridges and roadways were completely washed out, Hein said. Frost Valley YMCA camp in Claryville was evacuated due to inaccessible roadways.

“The next step will be identifying our infrastructure needs, how we can make sure that people can move safely around the county and lastly financial impacts.” Financial damage has not yet been determined. “Let there be no mistake, the people of Ulster County are incredibly resilient, and we will rebuild. Ulster County will be what it will always be: The best place anywhere to live.”

Read more at MidHudsonNews.com

First Cultural Heritage Week to be held by Ulster County

Friends of Mike Hein — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:09:36 +0000

KINGSTON – Ulster County is going to hold its first Cultural Heritage week from September 18 to 25.

The week will include a number of events in Woodstock, Kingston, Saugerties, Olivebridge, High Falls, Phoencia and other locations.
The week will celebrate the county’s heritage and culture.

“Ulster County is alive with history,” said County Executive Hein. “We have a rich cultural legacy inherited from many generations. An astonishing array of sites, structures, and objects attest to Ulster County’s Revolutionary, Civil War, industrial, agricultural, and political past.”

Read more at MidHudsonNews.com

Shared highway services add up to significant savings

Friends of Mike Hein — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:31:33 +0000

KINGSTON – A statewide effort to encourage shared services for highway maintenance was launched in Kingston on Wednesday when State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Michael Hein met to discuss Ulster County’s success with the program.

DiNapoli said Hein is a trailblazer for the entire state.

“Ulster is a laboratory, and a role model, for how shared services can be done effectively, and in a seamless way, and in a way that really saves money for taxpayers at a time when we are all concerned about that,” DiNapolisaid.

Hein detailing how millions of dollars can be saved through cooperation between different levels of local government.

Read more at MidHudsonNews.com

REPUBLICAN SHANDAKEN SUPERVISOR ENDORSES MIKE HEIN

Friends of Mike Hein — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:48:06 +0000

REPUBLICAN SHANDAKEN TOWN SUPERVISOR ROB STANLEY ENDORSES MIKE HEIN

FOR ULSTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Ulster County, NY— Shankdaken Town Supervisor, Robert A. Stanley, has endorsed Mike Hein for a second term as Ulster County Executive. Supervisor Stanley’s endorsement joined a growing list of Town Supervisors. All of the Democratic Supervisors that have already endorsed Mike Hein for County Executive and this is the third Republican Town Supervisor to do so.

“As Town of Shandaken Supervisor, I wholeheartedly endorse Mike Hein for re-election as Ulster County Executive,” said Shandaken Town Supervisor Robert A. Stanley. Mike and his staff have been readily accessible and eager to assist in the issues Shandaken has faced over my term. Whether the issue involved job losses and economic effects of cuts at Belleayre Mountain, major flooding in Main St., Phoenicia, or other issues concerning the NYC DEP, Mike personally has kept himself abreast of our issues and is genuinely concerned for the well being and betterment of our residents and businesses. He has personally been involved in many of our discussions with other agencies in our area and has been supportive of the Town Board’s perspective when push has come to shove on these issues. I am happy to endorse Mike for a second term and look forward to continuing to foster the relationship he has established with our little mountain town.

I am grateful for Supervisor Stanley’s endorsement,” said Mike Hein. “I remain committed to serving all of the residents of Ulster County. We live in an incredibly diverse, beautiful and geographically large community and, I am honored to serve as County Executive.”

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