Cat Scott sits with Jason Dole for WJFF Radio Catskill's Meet the Candidate series, discussing the motivation for her candidacy, the issues facing Sullivan County, and the ways in which the Robert Doherty/George Conklin legislature has failed the people of Sullivan County.
"I found a hidden agenda and a very unfair process...
"I've learned the issues facing Sullivan County residents.
"I couldn't walk away."
Listen here for more from Cat Scott, Candidate for Sullivan County Legislature, District 5.
Cat Scott outlines her priorities for Sullivan County and the failure of the Doherty-Conklin legislature to meet the needs of Sullivan County.
Cat Scott debates opponent George Conklin during Decision 2023, Mid-Hudson News and Bold Gold Media-sponsored debate of Sullivan County Legislature candidates hosted by Monticello's The Black Library on October 4, 2023.
Cat Scott speaks to the dramatic drop in care ratings for Sullivan County's Care Center at Sunset Lake which, as a direct result of mismanagement by the Doherty-Conklin legislature, has seen its care rating drop from a 4-star rating to a 1-star rating. While care quality has plummeted for its roughly 100 residents, the Doherty-Conklin's mismanagement has added an additional $400,000 annual tax burden to the people of Sullivan County.
Cat Scott discusses the importance of tourism to the Sullivan County economy, the impact of tourism-based tax revenues on county finances, and the steps necessary to continue this growing, job-creating sector.
Cat Scott debates opponent George Conklin during Decision 2023, Mid-Hudson News and Bold Gold Media-sponsored debate of Sullivan County Legislature candidates hosted by Monticello's The Black Library on October 4, 2023.
Cat Scott addresses the Doherty-Conklin legislature's underfunding and understaffing of the Sullivan County District Attorney's office.
Cat Scott debates opponent George Conklin during Decision 2023, Mid-Hudson News and Bold Gold Media-sponsored debate of Sullivan County Legislature candidates hosted by Monticello's The Black Library on October 4, 2023.
Cat Scott discusses the state of Sullivan County healthcare, and the need of the Sullivan County Legislature to work to stem the losses happening in our rural healthcare system.
Cat Scott debates opponent George Conklin during Decision 2023, Mid-Hudson News and Bold Gold Media-sponsored debate of Sullivan County Legislature candidates hosted by Monticello's The Black Library on October 4, 2023.
Cat Scott joins Sullivan County's own Kennetha Corley for Political Tuesday at Tea Time With Bunky for Political Tuesday, one in a series of podcasts featuring Election 2023 candidates in Sullivan County and Upstate New York.
Scott discusses her recent years of advocacy and activism on behalf of Sullivan County residents, and the topics of concern she hears directly from District 5 voters as she seeks to take her passion and compassion to a seat on the Sullivan County Legislature.
Listen here.
Cat Scott debates her Sullivan County Legislature District 5 rival George Conklin, taped on October 4 at The Black Library in Monticello.
Scott demonstrates her comprehensive knowledge of the issues facing Sullivan County including our need to promote fiscal responsibility in our county government, protect and reinvigorate vital healthcare resources and community services, create jobs and opportunity for our youth, and promote affordable housing.
The debate is hosted by Mid-Hudson News and by news director for Catskills News, Mike Sakell.
Laborers International Union Local 17 sponsors the debate.
Listen to Cat Scott, legislature candidate for Sullivan County District 5 debate her rival George Conklin.
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