Committee updates rules to avoid scheduling meetings on certain Jewish holidays

May 16, 2025

The Ulster County committee amended its rules to prohibit legislative meetings on several Jewish holidays, adopting the change after members discussed whether to expand the approach to other faiths.

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The Laws, Rules and Government Services Committee voted May 15 to amend its rules to prohibit legislative sessions and committee meetings on certain Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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