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Sullivan County Legislature approves mortgage-tax local law, votes on multiple resolutions
Summary
The Sullivan County Legislature met Jan. 21 and approved Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (mortgage tax) by roll call and a series of other resolutions in block votes. Lawmakers also approved a county payment to cover a Local Development Corporation tax obligation to avoid late fees.
The Sullivan County Legislature on Jan. 21 approved Local Law No. 1 of 2025 concerning the mortgage tax by roll call and passed multiple resolutions in block votes, the legislature chair announced.
The mortgage-tax local law (Local Law No. 1 of 2025) was moved and carried on a roll call. The roll-call record in the meeting transcript identifies the following votes as "Yes": Matt McPhillips; Nadia Rice; Brian McPhillips; Nick Salomoni; Pat Scott; Louie Alvarez; Joe Perillo; Amanda Ward; and Terry Bernardo. The legislature also approved a series of resolutions taken in blocks (resolutions 1–11 and later blocks through 47 were handled in grouped votes) by voice vote, with members answering "Aye." A small number of items were pulled for separate consideration during the meeting.
Separately, the legislature moved to authorize a transfer of county funds to cover a tax obligation for the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation after the LDC board reported it lacked funds to make a payment. Legislators said the county acted to avoid additional costs, including up to $24,000 in late fees and penalties that could accrue if the payment were not made.
Why it matters: The mortgage-tax local law changes the county's local tax administration; approval by roll call indicates a formal legislative adoption. The county payment to the Sunset Lake LDC shifts an immediate tax burden to the county and opens discussion about the LDC's future role and possible dissolution.
Details and outcomes - Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (mortgage tax): Approved by roll call. Recorded "Yes" votes in the transcript include Matt McPhillips; Nadia Rice; Brian McPhillips; Nick Salomoni; Pat Scott; Louie Alvarez; Joe Perillo; Amanda Ward; and Terry Bernardo. (Transcript roll-call sequence appears at the meeting record.)
- Blocked resolutions: Resolutions 1–11 were approved by voice vote; additional grouped resolutions through the agenda were handled in subsequent block votes with recorded "Aye" responses.
- Transfer to Sunset Lake LDC: Legislators voted to authorize county payment of the LDC tax obligation after the LDC board confirmed it lacked the funds. The legislature approved the motion to transfer funds to avoid late fees and penalties (legislative discussion placed the potential additional costs at up to $24,000).
What lawmakers said: During the roll call on the mortgage-tax local law, Chair Nadia Rice and other legislators administered the vote by name. On the Sunset Lake LDC matter, a legislator explained the LDC was originally responsible for the payment but reported it could not pay; in the interim the county will make the payment to avoid penalties.
Next steps: The meeting record shows further follow-up discussions planned about the LDCincluding potential dissolution or restructuringand routine post-enactment administrative processes for the mortgage-tax change.
Votes-at-a-glance items in the meeting transcript are recorded at multiple points in the public meeting audio and minutes.
