April News Updates
Hello Greenburgh,
Its April now, petitions for the June primaries are in and the weather is warming up. Hope everyone is doing well.
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June Primary Election Update
Petitions are in and as expected it looks like there will be contested races for Town Clerk and Town Council with Supervisor Feiner uncontested for Supervisor. Town Clerk will feature incumbent Judith Beville up against challenger Lisa Maria Nero. Town Council will be contested by incumbent Gina Jackson and newcomers Manny Areces, Joy Haber and Wilburt Preston. I'm supporting Gina Jackson and Joy Haber for Town Council.
The primary is June 27th with early voting in the days preceding
Condo Taxation Update
In an earlier email I talked about the proposed change to taxation status for newly built condos and co-ops in the Town of Greenburgh and it's villages(a bill for a statewide change was veto'd by the Governor). The second, and final public hearing on this topic was finally held last evening after multiple postponements. At that public hearing, not one person, including myself, spoke in support of the proposal. This tax increase on developments that haven't even been built yet will result in development and investment dollars going away from Greenburgh and will result in less not more tax revenue being generated. With Paul Feiner and Ellen Hendrickx recusing themselves due to their condominium ownership, the remaining 3 Town Board members will all need to vote yes in order for the bill to pass. It looks like the vote will be held at a Town Board Work Session on Monday 4/17. Hopes of the Town Board not passing this legislation are dim.
Other News Items
Town Attorney- Interim Town Attorney Joseph Danko was appointed at last nights Town Board to the full time Town Attorney position. Congratulations to Mr. Danko who so far appears to be a great improvement over his predecessor.
Board Appointments- Pauline Helen Mosely was appointed as an alternate to the Zoning Board. 12 members (including myself) whose terms had long expired were reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Leaf Blowers- There is nothing that Paul Feiner loves more than public hearings on Leaf Blowers. Another public Hearing on the Town Code for noise regarding Leaf Blowers is scheduled for Wednesday 4/26 at the next Town Board meeting.
Water Tax Rates- At the same 4/26 meeting there is also a public hearing to consider rate increases for the Consolidated Water District.
Dobbs Ferry Marijuana Referendum- The referendum for Dobbs Ferry recreational dispensaries was voted down by Dobbs Ferry residents. Retail dispensaries will not be allowed anywhere in the village.
Electricity Supply Rates- The ESCO the Town Board automatically enrolled residents in continues to cost more money and raise residents utility bills. If you haven't already opted out, you should review and decide if that makes sense for you.
Hopefully, you have found this informative. Please send any questions and forward to your friends and neighbors. If you have questions about any of the above, please email me at Eric@ericzinger.com
Eric Zinger
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