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Residents urge Sussex County to prepare for possible federal funding cuts, ask to retain telework and clarify plans for schools and veterans
Summary
Multiple residents and local stakeholders used the public-comment period to urge commissioners to prepare contingency plans in case federal actions reduce funding for education, health programs and nonprofits, and to keep telework options for county employees; speakers asked the board to publicly define local plans.
During the meeting's public-comment period, several residents urged the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners to prepare contingency plans in response to recent federal executive actions and to maintain county telework policies.
Pamela Gray of Stillwater, a retired educator, said local schools and special-education services would be harmed if the U.S. Department of Education were disbanded and urged the commissioners to "use your voices to advocate for our students." She warned that federal changes could reduce funds used locally for students with disabilities.
Julie Clawson of Sandisfield asked the board to make a…
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