Michael Tierney is a renter and worker in Uptown Kingston and is committed to public ownership, tenant protections and pedestrian safety.

As a vocal proponent of municipal socialism, Michael has in his first term in office drafted and passed the strongest possible version of Good Cause Eviction allowable under state law, amended the cities parking enforcement procedures to be more forgiving of working people while increasing afterhours enforcement of illegally parked cars, and changed the code so small businesses can more easily pursue outdoor dining.

Prior to taking office Michael served as a tenant representative to the Kingston Rent Guidelines Board, and advocated for the first in the nation negative rental adjustment passed in 2022. Michael Tierney is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, is an employee of Ulster County and lives Uptown in a rent stabilized apartment with his dog Pigeon.