Fulton County has a vision for where it wants to be in 2026
By 2026, Fulton County, New York is POSI+IVE it will be a premier place to invest, work, start a business, own a home, raise a family, vacation and retire.
Our quality of life, vibrant atmosphere, healthy lifestyles, friendly neighborhoods and scenic lakefronts will appeal to young people, families, empty-nesters, artists, entrepreneurs, local employees and downtown professionals.
Strategic Location
Located between important upstate metropolitan areas
Quality of Life
world class recreational assets and housing and retail choices
Strong Economy
Fulton County has a diversified economy
Fulton County will continue to be a place where one can take a 180 degree turn away from a high cost and high stress way of life toward a relaxing lifestyle with a reasonable cost of living, quality housing and well-paying jobs. Our 44 lakes, featuring the Great Sacandaga Lake, our memorable Adirondack vistas, Mohawk Valley history and diverse four-season recreational opportunities will appeal to residents and be destinations for visitors.
The Cities of Gloversville and Johnstown will be safe, welcoming and energetic places,
alive with restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and entertainment venues, parks and farmer’s markets.
Development Areas
planned and endorsed by local communities
Workforce
employers draw workers within a 45‐minute commuting distance
Education
colleges/ universities , PTECH,
We will live, work and enjoy life together along bustling streets lined with preserved historic buildings with magnificent architecture that offer a variety of reasonably priced housing for residents of all ages, abilities and incomes. Outside of the cities, our towns, villages and hamlets will represent all that is good about “small town America,” boasting convenient community centers and neighborhoods that are compact and walkable.
Fulton County will remain a close-knit and connected community with a deep personal stake in our excellent schools, accessible health care, community services and well-maintained public infrastructure.
Our dedicated community leaders will work cooperatively to create sustainable revenue streams that keep our County affordable, promote an enviable quality of life, encourage investment, create jobs and fuel positive change.
