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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Hall roof, facade, and HVAC modernization
City Hall still cools its offices with window AC units. A $750,000 project would replace them with a building-wide heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, which also improves building security.
Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation funding increase
A 2024 engineering study revealed major structural problems in city garages, and the library garage is the worst priority. Phase 1 column repairs need an extra $3.5 million because deterioration extended into surrounding slabs; the mayor called the overall garage repair bill 'the tip of the iceberg.'
Waller/Maple Parking Lot Rehabilitation
The beat-up lot behind the Mamaroneck Avenue restaurants is getting a $2.1 million facelift: repaving, new sidewalks and crosswalks, ADA spaces, hidden dumpsters and color-changing payment kiosks. Roughly 18 spots disappear, but the garage across the street will pick up the slack. Construction takes about six months, with a full lot closure during paving.
Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation
The fountain's music-synchronized show controller failed after parts became obsolete, so the fountain just bubbles. A proposed project would replace jets, lighting, sound and the controller to bring back the water shows.