County Legislature

The County of Sullivan has, over the years, passed through a process of legislative change common to many American communities. While only a few simple laws were necessary at the time of the establishment of the county, subsequent growth of the community, together with the complexity of modern life, has created the need for new and more detailed legislation for the proper function and government of the County.

County Leaders Plan to Testify About Recent Power Outages

Monticello, NY – The March blizzard and the days which followed proved extraordinarily challenging to many residents of Sullivan County, due not only to the harsh weather and closed roads but the long-lasting blackouts.

Thus legislators will join County Manager Josh Potosek and Deputy County Manager Dan Depew later this month in testifying before the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC). NYS Senator John Bonacic has organized two PSC public hearings for Wednesday, April 25 at the Monticello Firehouse, 23 Richardson Avenue, Monticello – one at 2 p.m., another at 6 p.m.

Distinguished Citizen Awardee Literally Remade a Community

From the left are Deputy County Manager Dan Depew, District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, District 9 Legislator Alan Sorensen, District 8 Legislator Ira Steingart, District 6 Legislator and Chairman Luis Alvarez, Maurice Gerry, District 5 Legislator Terri Ward, District 1 Legislator Scott Samuelson, District 3 Legislator Mark McCarthy, District 4 Legislator Catherine Owens, District 2 Legislator and Vice Chair Nadia Rajsz, and County Manager Josh Potosek.

Sullivan County Launches New Signage, Zoning Programs

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County has made $150,000 available for municipalities through two new community development incentive programs: Sullivan Signs and the Business-Friendly Zoning & Permitting programs.

The Sullivan Signs Program will assist local municipalities in enhancing the County’s image, identity, and sense of place, and improving visitor experiences, through upgrades and additions to welcome signs, pole or street light banners, historical markers, wayfinding and other types of signage.

Brush Fires a Potent Reminder to Adhere to Burn Ban

This brush fire along Perry Road in Bethel required a response by the White Lake Fire Department on Saturday, April 14. Investigators believe it was caused by open burning. Hunter Lake is in the distance.

Monticello, NY – After several brush fires in the past week, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is re-emphasizing the fact that a burn ban is in effect through May 15.

County Clerk

The County Clerk’s Office requires appointments for submission of new pistol applications, expedited gun amendments, pistol co-registrations and new passports applications, all others can be served on a walk-in basis.

To schedule a pistol or passport appointment, go to the Clerk’s Office Appointment Scheduler.

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