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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth Bureau funding contract dates
A resolution would change Youth Bureau Funding Program contract dates to run up to November 1, 2026. It's a housekeeping fix, but it affects when youth service providers get paid.
Office for the Aging resolution amendments
Two resolutions would modify prior county resolutions (No. 444-25 from November 2025 and No. 323-26 from September 2026) sponsored by the Office for the Aging. The agenda doesn't spell out what the changes do.
County Purchasing Report (ID-8827)
Purchasing and Central Services will walk the committee through its November report, giving a window into how the county is buying goods and services.
County investigation services spending oversight
Members clashed over an open-ended agreement for outside investigations, calling it a blank check, before capping one pending case at $50,000 and promising a deeper policy review next month — including how much has been spent and whether investigations should be in person.
Senior citizens and disabled veterans property tax exemptions
A proposed local law would give seriously disabled veterans a real property tax exemption, with a public hearing set for November 19 at 10:25 a.m.
Employee health insurance switch to self-insurance
The county spends about $43 million a year on employee health coverage, and its fully insured premium was poised to jump 36%. The self-insurance plan keeps the same benefits and networks but pays actual claims, with stop-loss protection above $150,000 per person and an aggregate cap at 125% of expected claims. Officials expect the change to moderate cost growth and unlock pharmacy rebates.