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Our Mission

The Ulster County Democratic Party stands on the following principles, and everything that we do as your Democratic representatives should be based on these principles:.

We believe diversity gives America strength.

We believe in the dignity of the individual and the enormous potential of collective action.

We believe in working constructively, for the benefit of all Ulster County citizens.

We believe in conserving our natural resources and protecting our environment.

We believe in open government, fully accessible to the public.

We believe in a strong, equitable public education system.

We believe in bridging our differences, not segregating and demeaning one another because of those differences.

We believe in fairness for working families and opportunity for enterprising people.

We believe that taxation should be fair and based upon the ability of the taxpayer to pay.

We believe that there is a strong role for an honest, open government that supports peoples' lives and dreams.

We believe in caring for the needy, the sick, the disabled, the hungry and homeless, and the unemployed.

The Democratic Vision

1.    Honest Leadership & Open Government

        We will end the Republican culture of corruption and restore a government as good as the people it serves.

2.    Real Security

        We will protect Americans at home and lead the world by telling the truth to our troops, our citizens and our allies.

3.    Energy Independence

        We will create a cleaner and stronger America by reducing our dependence on foreign oil and non-sustainable energy..

4.    Economic Prosperity & Educational Excellence

        We will create jobs that will stay in America by restoring opportunity and driving innovation.

5.    A Healthcare System That Works for Everyone

        We will join 36 other industrialized nations by making sure that everyone has access to affordable health care.

6.    Retirement Security

        We will ensure that a retirement with dignity is the right and expectation of every single American.

Together, America Can Do Better