Letter to the editor: In support of re-electing Katelin Olson for Ulysses Town Supervisor

As we approach the Tuesday, November 4^th election, I encourage residents of the Town of Ulysses to support the re-election of Katelin Olson as Town Supervisor.

Katelin brings seven years of dedicated public service to our community, having served on the Planning Board, the Town Board, and now as Town Supervisor. Her leadership is grounded in both professional expertise, including through her degree in City and Regional Planning, and her personal experience as a parent of school-aged children and as a local business owner. She understands firsthand the pressures of rising housing costs, high taxes, and inflation, and works to address these challenges with thoughtful, balanced solutions.

Below, I’ve listed a few of her accomplishments with our Town Board.  These achievements are impressive and deeply rooted in the needs of Ulysses.  Katelin worked to secure over $2.8 million in grants for essential bridge and culvert infrastructure; she supported fiscally responsible, high-quality ambulance and fire services; she restructured developer fees to reduce the burden on taxpayers; and built strong partnerships to protect Camp Barton from development, helping it become the newest New York State Park.

Looking ahead, Katelin’s vision for Ulysses is clear and forward-thinking. She aims to ensure transparency and inclusivity in town governance; to improve accessibility at the Ulysses Town Hall; to pursue infrastructure grants to address climate-related challenges; prioritize environmental sustainability and fiscally responsible choices and expand accessible public spaces, including through creation of the first Ulysses Town Park.

Katelin Olson has demonstrated her deep commitment to the well-being and future of Ulysses. Her leadership is practical, inclusive, and rooted in the values of our community. I hope you will join me in voting for her on November 4th.

Sincerely,

-Kathryn J. Boor

Trumansburg