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Public commenters raise concerns about committee procedures, regionalized health care and a possible reentry housing site
Summary
During public comment at the Sullivan County Legislature meeting, speakers urged clearer committee procedures to comply with the Open Meetings Law, voiced concern about regionalization of hospital services and confirmed interest in a reentry/transitional housing project in Monticello.
Speakers during the public comment period urged the Legislature to tighten committee procedures to ensure compliance with the New York Open Meetings Law, warned that regionalization of hospital systems may reduce local services and reported optimism about possible transitional reentry housing in Monticello.
One public commenter asked the Legislature to require two readings of committee items—one in committee and one at the full Legislature—so members have time to review changes and the public can see redlined drafts. The…
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