Senator Stec's Constitutional Amendment to Facilitate Camp Gabriels Sale Passes Senate

A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton today passed the state Senate. Senate bill S5333 would enable the property to be sold or leased while ensuring the funds from the sale go toward forest preserve acquisition in the Adirondack Park. 

“Camp Gabriels has laid dormant for more than a decade, impacting our local economy and quality of life,” Stec said. “By passing this constitutional amendment, we can remove this financial liability from the state and generate the jobs, revenue and economic activity we’ve needed in Franklin County since the Camp Gabriels prison was closed in 2009. 

“In addition to the economic potential of a sale, this amendment ensures we continue forest preservation in the Adirondack Park for years to come,” he continued. “I’m hopeful that the Assembly will also take action this year, so we can get one step closer to bringing this amendment to voters in 2023.”