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Washington County supervisors authorize lawsuit over governor—s executive order on hiring
Summary
Washington County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the county attorney to commence litigation challenging Executive Order 47.3 of the governor of the State of New York, which concerns county hiring of former employees of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Washington County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the county attorney to commence litigation challenging Executive Order 47.3 of the governor of the State of New York, which concerns county hiring of former employees of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The board adopted Resolution 91 at its meeting; the resolution was introduced by Supervisor Robert Henke and approved by roll call.
The resolution matters because it directs the county attorney to pursue court review of a state executive order that supervisors said affects local hiring decisions and may impose costs the county must absorb. Supporters argued the county should push back against…
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