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Committee updates rules to avoid scheduling meetings on certain Jewish holidays
3541365 · May 16, 2025
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Summary
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.
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.
Proposed by Deputy Chair Levine, the change follows an earlier policy that designates Sept. 11 anniversary as a day without legislative business. Levine said…
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