District 5 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
Catherine Scott
Sullivan County
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Top issues during term (16)(General)
Adult Care Center closure fallout
Critics dispute the county's fiscal justification for the closure, including an $8 million Infinite Care debt and lost tax-exempt status.
adult care center closure
The county may save on operating costs, but families could face new expenses or travel burdens for replacement care.
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.
lawsuit over senior home closure
Taxpayers could end up covering legal costs or settlement payments, while families may face unexpected care expenses.
court injunction contempt ruling
Taxpayers could end up covering fines, legal costs, and the expense of complying with whatever the court orders.
contempt ruling over adult care center closure
The county could face added legal bills, court-related costs, and expenses to fix the closure process, which ultimately falls on taxpayers.
county care center operations
Keeping the center open for now likely means continued county operating costs—and possibly legal bills—while the long-term plan is still up in the air.
senior care center closure
Closing the center could stick families with higher out-of-pocket costs and force the county to absorb new care or transportation burdens.
nursing home closure
For now, the county keeps paying to run the home instead of banking closure savings, while families avoid sudden relocation costs—so taxpayers and residents both face budget uncertainty.
solar energy debate
Your power bill and the cost of keeping the grid reliable during heat waves are directly in play.
senior center closure
The county may save on operating costs, but the building could sit empty and still generate upkeep expenses.
court ruling on county nursing home closure
Keeping the Care Center open for now means Sullivan County may have to keep covering operating costs while the closure case plays out, adding budget uncertainty.
county nursing home closure
The county stops covering operating losses, but residents and families may face costly, disruptive transfers and the local economy could lose payroll.
county grant program recognition
No new dollars are attached to the award, so the immediate financial impact is essentially zero—though it may boost confidence in how grant money is handled.
solar farm opposition
The fight could add permitting delays and legal or review costs, while the project’s tax and energy benefits remain uncertain.
airport services contract
The contract could affect airport fees, vendor revenue, and county costs or income, but no dollar figure is given.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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