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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Election Administration Update
The Board of Elections will report to the committee, offering a look at how elections are being run and resourced in the county.
First Responder Mental Health Training
A proposed purchase order would bring in PF Volkmann & Associates to deliver critical incident stress management and suicide prevention training — a direct investment in the wellbeing of police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel.
Workforce development programs
The Division of Community Resources reports monthly on workforce development — training and job-placement efforts that connect residents to local employers.
Fire Loss Investigation and Community Risk Reduction Grant
The county wants to tap a three-year state grant program for fire investigation and community risk reduction work. Accepting the award could expand fire prevention and investigation capacity without local dollars.
Mortgage recording tax increase and IDA exemptions
The mortgage tax doubles to 50 cents per $100, but a commenter pushed for limits on Industrial Development Agency exemptions so new revenue isn't given away; legislators agreed to revisit the issue.
Fort Delaware Museum operations agreement
The committee will consider an agreement with The Delaware Company to keep Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History running and to provide programming and events at Minisink Battleground Park. It's about keeping a historic site open and active for visitors and locals.
I Love New York tourism matching funds application
The Visitor's Association wants to tap into New York State's matching-funds program for tourism promotion. State money means more marketing power for Sullivan County's tourism economy, but the county has to commit local matching dollars.
Broadband Expansion Update
Sullivan County is giving a public update on its broadband expansion in Narrowsburg on Nov. 5. If your home internet is spotty, this is a chance to hear what’s planned and when. The source doesn’t include funding or timeline details yet.
Human Rights Commission activity
The commission has received 21 complaints since April, sustained five (including discrimination and housing retaliation cases), and is working with HUD on Monticello Housing Authority tenant issues, plus planning community events for December and early 2027.
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.
Substance abuse prevention and recovery housing
The county proclaimed October as Substance Abuse Prevention Month and honored Oxford House, whose peer-run recovery housing operates residences in Sullivan County.
Mobile Home Park Management
Sullivan County’s troubled mobile home park could soon get a temporary manager, a move that matters for residents living with bad conditions. If you care about housing oversight or live nearby, this is one to watch.
County accessibility for disabled residents
Public commenter Ken Walter called out narrow doorways in the Government Center, impassable sidewalks, and businesses that sidestep ADA requirements during renovations — and asked the county to lean on code enforcement and pursue grants.