Sullivan County approves Human Rights Commission members amid dispute over legislator appointment
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.
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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.
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