Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sullivan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in general with high priority
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.
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.
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.
Senior Center Closure
Sullivan County officials voted to close the local senior center, and one lawmaker warns the building will just sit empty. If you or your family rely on the center, the closure hits you directly.
Adult Care Center closure
Legislator Ward reported Garnet Health Catskills holds patients for months — one for a year — because no long-term care beds can be found, a problem worsened by the county facility's closure.
Court Ruling on County Nursing Home Closure
A state Supreme Court judge has ordered Sullivan County’s nursing home to stay open for now, so the Care Center’s closure is on hold while the legal fight continues. That’s a big deal for residents, families, and staff who were facing uncertainty about where care would go.
Nursing Home Closure
A judge has temporarily blocked Sullivan County from closing its nursing home, so residents and families get a breather—but the fight over the facility’s future is still live. If you have a loved one in county care, expect uncertainty and more legal and political back-and-forth before anything is final.
County Nursing Home Closure
Sullivan County’s county-owned nursing home in Liberty is closing because it’s losing money. That’s a big deal for residents and families who depend on it for care—and for the workers whose jobs are tied to it.
RWE Solar project review
A utility-scale solar project between Thompson and Forestburg is coming — the county got the 60-day notice and expects the actual application around May 29. The county has an MOU with both towns to coordinate its response and plans to seek intervener funds.