Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in general with high priority
Outside counsel for Care Center litigation defense
The county is on the losing end of a lawsuit over the Care Center, where a judge found the county liable regarding the transfer of the nursing home and its vulnerable residents. Taxpayers are now footing the bill for private law firm Harris Beach Murtha Cullina to defend the county and its manager — with no cap on fees after the $50,000 limit failed.
Court contempt findings against county
A resident cited October 29 criminal contempt findings against the county and county manager and demanded legislators obtain the court record, conduct a documented review, and issue written findings.
Lawsuit Over Senior Home Closure
Sullivan County is facing a new lawsuit over how it handled the closure of a senior home. If you have aging relatives or care about county oversight, this is one to watch because it could expose gaps in how vulnerable residents were protected.