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Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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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.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

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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.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 8, 2026