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Legislature approves block of resolutions including six‑month extension of jail double‑overtime
Summary
Sullivan County legislators approved three resolutions in a block, including a request from the sheriff to extend double time pay for jail overtime for six months as the jail struggles with heavy vacancies and staffing pressures.
Sullivan County legislators approved three resolutions in a block Tuesday, including a request tied to a sheriff’s appeal to extend double‑time pay for jail overtime for six months amid persistent staffing shortages.
The sheriff told the legislature he had placed a resolution before the body to “renew and extend the double time for overtime for another 6 months,” noting the current authority expires at the end of January and urging legislators to support the extension. Later in the meeting a motion to approve resolutions 1, 2 and 3 in a block was moved by Bridal and seconded by Nick; the chair called for the vote and members answered, “Aye.”
The sheriff described the jail’s staffing problems…
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