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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Disabled veterans tax exemption
A proposed local law would exempt seriously disabled veterans from property taxes under state Real Property Tax Law 458-A. The public gets to weigh in at the hearing before the council decides.
Property tax assessment refunds
The city settled assessment challenges from eight property owners, refunding about $115,000 in city taxes with no interest. That's money coming off the tax rolls, though the amounts are modest.
Fire Station 2 feasibility study cost
The city will spend $400,000 to figure out the future of the Ferris Avenue fire station that also houses parking and public works — renovate it, rebuild it there, or build on the Water Street parcel. The study will also look at other uses for Water Street if a new station doesn't pencil out.
2026-2027 City Budget
The agency adopted its operating budget for the year starting July 1, 2026, covering the cost of running the urban renewal agency itself.
FY 2026-2027 Budget public hearing
The council set May 4, 2026 as the public hearing date for next year's city budget. That's the public's formal chance to weigh in on city spending before adoption.