Fighting for The Taxpayers
In the past two years, County Executive Hein has saved County taxpayers over $25 million dollars, and delivered a zero tax increase budget for 2011. He achieved this through a combination of cost efficiencies, rightsizing the County workforce, implementing an aggressive attrition plan, eliminating the duplication of services, implementing alternative energy plans, renegotiating County leases and labor agreements and taking advantage of shared service and other cost-saving opportunities.
Read More...Helping Area Businesses
County Executive Hein has worked tirelessly to assist business people throughout the county with their business start-up and expansion plans, including providing innovative and unprecedented access to financing. County Executive Hein has left no stone unturned in expanding business and job opportunities, and in retaining locally owned and successful businesses, so that they can continue to grow and provide good jobs right here in Ulster County.
Read More...Transforming Government
County Executive Hein leadership has resulted in an unparalleled level of accountability. The result is County government that now works harder – and smarter for the people of Ulster County. The County Executive has established an unprecedented level of cooperation with town and village community leaders, all designed to eliminate waste, reduce costs and improve the delivery of quality services to taxpayers throughout the County.
Read More...Creating a Healthier Ulster County
Immediately upon taking office, County Executive Hein issued a challenge to make Ulster the healthiest county in New York. To achieve his goal, County Executive Hein successfully brought about complete transformation of the Ulster County Department of Health, turning it from an inefficient bureaucracy into to a model agency that NYS examiners have said is “a model of effective government”. The County Executive also recruited and appointed a new Public Health Director, a physician with world-class credentials, and has engaged community stakeholders, throughout the County, to collaborate in the effort.
Read More...Protecting our Environment
Despite the aftershocks of the one of the worse financial crisis in our nation’s history, County Executive Hein has provided the leadership necessary to build a strong and sustainable future. While others continue to restate the problems and obstacles, County Executive Hein remains focused on the future and the extraordinary potential of Ulster County; a county with a highly educated and creative workforce, world-class educational institutions, proximity to one of the largest metropolitan markets in the world and magnificent natural, cultural and historical resources.
Read More...Advocating and Delivering Results
The Ulster County Charter created the position of County Executive with the intent of having one individual able to advocate on behalf of all 181,000 residents. County Executive Hein has been a strong voice in Albany, New York City, and Washington and has delivered extraordinary results for the people of Ulster County in a short period of time. He has protected our environment, assisted local businesses and non-profits, cut through bureaucracy and red tape, fought for renewable energy, and protected taxpayers.
Read More...Endorsements
"The Ulster County Charter established the office of County Executive,
- Nick Alba
and 3 years ago and Mike Hein was elected as Ulster County's first
County Executive. Mike has proven himself to be an exemplary
leader, always ready to effectively deal with...
Town of Shandaken Democratic Chair"The Marlborough Democratic Committee was not surprised to hear about all of the initiatives and progress in Ulster County, begun under the leadership of our first County Executive, Mike Hein. At our recent Committee meeting, when he rolled up his...
- Mici Simonofsky
Town of Marlborough Democratic Chair"Mike Hein is doing a terrific job for all of us in Ulster County. His attention to keeping communication lines open between the County and local governements is of great value, and we are truly fortunate to have him at the helm."
- Brooke Pickering-Cole
Town of Marbletown Supervisor"The Woodstock Democratic Committee is proud to have endorsed Mike Hein for County Executive.
- Terri Rosenblum
Mike's creative and resourceful handling of the county's problems, and it's improvements, makes us especially proud to be Democrats.
We support him 110...
Town of Woodstock Democratic Chair"The Town of Rochester Democratic Committee is proud to endorse Mike Hein in his re-election for Ulster County Executive."
- Zali Win
Town of Rochester Democratic Chair"As Supervisor of the Town of Marlborough, I have had the opportunity to work with Mike and members of his staff on many levels over the past 16 month. Mike has proven to be a hands on public servant who is continually looking at ways to cut...
- Christopher Cerone
Town of Marlborough Supervisor"I endorse Mike Hein for re-election as Ulster County Executive. His efforts, together with those of county legislators, make Ulster County one of the best places for good health, good growth, and an even better and brighter future."
- Roy Hochberg
Ulster County Legislator"The Plattekill Democratic Committee is proud to endorse Michael Hein for re-election to his second term as Ulster County Executive. We are committed to working hard to support his success."
- Annette Laskowski
Town of Plattekill Democratic Chair"I heartily endorse Mike Hein for re-election as County Executive. It is comforting to know that Ulster County under his leadership is finally in contact and listening to the concerns of the Towns."
- Joe Katz
Town of Gardiner Supervisor"Whenever I have a problem on a County level, I know that I have an ally in Mike Hein. There is no problem too big or too small that Mike will not offer his professional and sincere assistance with to serve the residents of Saugerties."
- Greg Helsmoortel
Town of Saugerties Supervisor
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