Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sussex County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
County Financial Health and Debt Reduction
Horizon's proposed renewal would raise county health insurance costs by nearly 17%. The administrator has asked for it to be revisited and hopes to report progress.
Tax Map Shared Service Proposal
Administrator Marks said the Board of Taxation asked the county to help coordinate municipal tax map updates, which the state requires annually but doesn't enforce. A shared service using the county's vendor could save taxpayers money; the idea will go to mayors.
CWA Local 1032 union contracts 2026-2028
The board signed off on two-year contracts with the county's CWA non-supervisory and supervisory units, locking in labor terms through 2028.
Employee/retiree medical bill delays
Some county employees and retirees are getting overdue medical provider invoices because the Further deductible debit cards expire after 30 days if providers don't process them, adding roughly six weeks of delay. Employees are being told to wait and stay in touch with HR.