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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sales tax increase Home Rule request
The county wants Albany's permission to add a quarter percent to the sales tax. Supporters say the revenue could fund services and sheriff's salaries; critics call sales taxes the most regressive tax, hitting people with the least money hardest.
SNAP policy impact on county costs
Sullivan County’s former health commissioner says upcoming SNAP changes will push more costs and work onto New York counties, including Sullivan. That could squeeze county budgets and slow down help for residents who depend on county services.
County Casino Financing
Sullivan County’s casino bet is still not paying off eight years in, and the county just borrowed $585 million to keep the project alive. That’s debt with real consequences for local budgets and taxpayers, so it’s worth watching how the county plans to cover it.