Legislator· 2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31
James W. O’Connell
Greene County
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
County EMS service contract for 2027
Up to $21,000 from the education and training budget line.
NY Connects and HIICAP services for seniors and disabled residents
County pays the $35/hour contract rate (plus $2/hour Mountain Top supplement); total cost depends on service hours used.
Town of Halcott emergency medical funding
Windham's ambulance budget alone rises about $189,000 next year; the county gave mountaintop towns $190,000 this year and is being asked to maintain or increase that.
Sheriff's Authority to Execute Mandated Contracts
Costs are already built into the Sheriff's Office annual budget, so no new spending is attached.
High-potency 7-OH (synthetic kratom) sale ban
No direct cost to the county — this is a formal statement of support for state regulation.
Rapid Hepatitis C testing capability
$26,407, all covered by state grant funds — no local taxpayer cost.
2027 STOP-DWI Plan
The plan feeds into state-supported drunk-driving prevention funding; specifics weren't provided.
Court-ordered competency evaluation services
Up to $1,000 a month through the end of 2026.
Community Action cash-flow crisis from late state payments
The county's discretionary allocation is a lifeline the agency hopes to maintain after last year's doubling.
Verizon Copper Landline Discontinuation
Emergency Services Upgrades and Disaster Planning
Grant-funded; no stated local match in the resolution.
Challenge to NY Sanctuary Legislation
First Responders Benefit Concert, June 19
Organizers hope to raise $4,000–$5,000 for first responder needs; the county pays nothing.
Matthew 25 Food Pantry lease renewal
Nominal yearly rent — minimal revenue to the county.
Greene County Office Building roof replacement
Repair cost not yet known — depends on the bids received.
AI Assistant for Social Services Eligibility
Not to exceed $15,000 for one year.
New Deputies' Association Contract
Costs are baked into the multi-year agreement covering 2026-2028 compensation; specific figures weren't published.
Decisions during term (0)
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