Ulster County Legislator Debra Clinton discusses the challenges of serving both rural and more populated parts of the county, including gaps in transportation, warming centers and mental health services.
She also talks about the need for a broad housing strategy that addresses affordability, homelessness and workforce housing, while making sure people can access jobs and services.
Clinton also looks at the tradeoffs that come with new development, including data centers, and the importance of protecting farmland, agriculture and local communities as Ulster County grows.
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