NYS Executive Branch
This elected official is the head of New York State’s executive branch and is responsible for enforcing state laws.
Governor
This is the name of New York State’s two-house legislative body.
NYS Legislature
This is the highest court in New York State, despite its confusing name.
Court of appeals
Sullivan County is run by this main governing body made up of elected district representatives.
County Legislature
As of 2025, this Democrat is the Governor of New York State.
Kathy Hochul
This executive officer represents the state in legal matters and is New York’s chief legal counsel.
Attorney General
The upper house of the state legislature has 63 members.
NYS Senate
This court is the state’s main trial-level court handling felonies, civil cases, and major lawsuits.
State Supreme court
This elected official is the top administrator of the county, responsible for daily operations and implementing policies.
County Manager
This statewide official serves as New York’s chief legal officer.
Letitia James
This official oversees tax collection and manages the state’s finances, including audits.
Comptroller
This chamber has 150 members and is the lower house of the NYS Legislature.
State Assembly
Family Court handles cases involving these individuals.
minors/children
This office oversees county-level law enforcement and operates the county jail.
Sherriff
This officeholder manages the overall administration of Sullivan County government. (County Manager)
Joshua Potosek
This division, run by the Governor, coordinates statewide emergency management and disaster response.
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
This term describes the Legislature’s responsibility to create and pass state laws.
Lawmaking
This judicial officer is elected or appointed locally and handles minor offenses, traffic cases, and small claims.
town or village justice
This county office keeps official records such as deeds, mortgages, and property documents.
Clerk
This person keeps official county records and documents in Sullivan County. (Clerk)
Russell Reeves
These are the Governor’s top advisors who lead major state agencies such as Health, Education, and Transportation.
Commissioners
These elected leaders head each chamber—one in the Senate and one in the Assembly.
Majority leader (senate) Speaker (Assembly)
This intermediate appellate court reviews decisions from lower courts before they reach the Court of Appeals.
Appellate Division
These local governments—like towns and villages—work alongside the county to provide services such as zoning, road maintenance, and community programs.
municipalities
Who is your county legislator?
Matt McPhillips (1)
Catherine Scott (5)
Luis Alverez (6)