Human Rights Commission defends its work amid criticism

Aug 20, 2026

The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission delivered a written defense of its procedures after members said recent remarks unfairly accused the commission of weaponizing complaints and leaking information.

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Margaret Ganz, cochair of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission, read a prepared statement on behalf of the commission defending the office and its executive director from recent public accusations. The statement said commissioners do not investigate complaints and that the executive director, not commissioners, handles confidential complaint intake and mediation.

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