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Sullivan County approves Human Rights Commission members amid dispute over legislator appointment
Summary
The Human Resources Committee approved appointments to a reconstituted Human Rights Commission 4-1; the vote and an appointment of legislator Amanda Ward prompted heated discussion and public comment about whether legislators should serve on the commission and allegations of targeting.
The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee voted to appoint members to the county's reconstituted Human Rights Commission, approving the slate by a 4-1 vote while one legislator opposed. The resolution to appoint members to the commission was moved by Bridal McPhillip and seconded by Joe Perillo.
The vote followed an extended public and committee discussion about one proposed appointee, Legislator Amanda Ward, and whether a sitting legislator should serve on the commission. Ward read a prepared statement to the committee…
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