District 8 Legislator· 2024-01-02–2027-12-01; start per River Reporter swearing-in report; legislators page lists the 2024 to 2027 term; month-level end: December 2027
Amanda Ward
Sullivan County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 12:13
- Avg per meeting
- 6:07
- Segments
- 232
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Top issues during term (20)
Mortgage recording tax increase and IDA exemptions
Doubles the county's share of mortgage recording revenue, with 50% to the county, 25% each to state and towns per one commenter.
Election Administration Update
Local offices decide how your tax dollars are spent on services, so the winners can shift costs and priorities—though this source doesn’t give dollar figures.
Adult Care Center closure fallout
Commenters noted projected savings are offset by residents now traveling long distances for care; retention payments for departing employees were approved.
Sales tax increase Home Rule request
The quarter percent would add roughly a penny per gallon at the pump by one commenter's estimate, and revenue would flow to county coffers.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Programs
Youth Bureau funding contract dates
The agenda gives no dollar figure; the change concerns contract timing rather than new spending.
First Responder Mental Health Training
The agenda doesn't state the cost of the training purchase order.
Jeffersonville Communication Tower Project
The contract involves capital spending, but the agenda doesn't state the dollar figure.
Callicoon Riverside Park Trail, phase two
Any added cost to the county from the modification isn't stated in the agenda.
SUNY Sullivan Report
Office for the Aging resolution amendments
Not stated in the published agenda.
Workforce development programs
Fire Loss Investigation and Community Risk Reduction Grant
The grant award amount wasn't stated in the agenda, but grant funds offset county costs for fire investigation and prevention work.
Fort Delaware Museum operations agreement
The agenda doesn't state the contract value, so the county cost isn't clear yet.
I Love New York tourism matching funds application
The county would commit matching dollars to unlock state tourism grant funds.
County Purchasing Report (ID-8827)
Not yet known — the report details could touch county spending.
Sheriff's Office staffing crisis and contract dispute
The union estimated the county loses close to $3 million per deputy lost to turnover, and patrol receives only about 3.5% of the county budget versus 8-10% elsewhere.
Senior citizens and disabled veterans property tax exemptions
If adopted, the exemptions would reduce county property tax revenue slightly while easing tax bills for seniors and disabled veterans.
broadband expansion
The project likely means significant public and private spending up front, with the payoff showing up in business growth, remote-work access, and online services—though the source doesn’t give a price tag.
county care center closure lawsuit
If the ruling stands, county taxpayers could face legal costs, penalties, or the expense of keeping the care center running.
Decisions during term (47)
Recorded while Ward was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Sales tax Home Rule request (one-quarter percent increase)
Reclassify two DSS fiscal positions
Mortgage recording tax increase to 50 cents per $100
Motor Vehicle Use Tax Home Rule request
Retention payments for Adult Care Center employees
Appropriate funds from the Construction Building Repair Assigned Fund Balance for the Paul Gerry Field House Repair
To execute agreements between DSS and DCS for Substance Abuse Assessment and Monitoring
To execute agreements between DSS and OFA for assistance with HEAP
To execute agreements for the operation of the Warming Centers
To execute an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH PARTNERS IN SAFETY AND MEDICINE, PLLC FOR THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY 911 CENTER..end
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY 911 CENTER APPLICANTS
Adjust salaries in the District Attorney’s Office which will have no additional cost to the county
INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) FY2026
INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE 2027 STOP DWI PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
Distribute NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Funding to Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc., and Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc.
This resolution authorizes an amendment to the County’s existing agreement with Homecare Homebase, LLC (HCHB) to add Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services for Public Health’s Certified Home Health Agency, including claims processing,…
This resolution authorizes the County to continue maintenance and support services with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the County’s established financial management, payroll and human resources software systems.
Authorizes an agreement with DigiCert, Inc. for digital certificate and trust lifecycle management services to support the centralized management, monitoring, and renewal of digital certificates used throughout the County’s technology…
Amend Resolution No. 311-26 to correct a Position #
Voting record (7)
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