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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth Bureau grants and library funding
A slate of youth programs is up for funding and agreements: summer jobs, college credit courses, alcohol-prevention services, and more — mostly grant-funded.
Sale of city-owned properties — 90 Lake Street and 49-51 Robertson Avenue
The city owns a useless, wedge-shaped 0.05-acre sliver across from Kensico Place that it picked up in a 2018 foreclosure. No department wants it, so it's set to be sold to the neighboring auto body shop for $15,000.
Severe winter snow removal costs
The harshest winter in roughly a decade — 18 storms, 60.75 inches of snow, the coldest in 65 years — blew out DPW's snow budget, requiring a $643,529 transfer mostly for overtime and contractors.
Dish Wireless litigation authorization
The city is suing DISH Wireless, which stopped paying monthly fees for space on a city-owned cell tower since December 2025.
Downtown BID assessments
Downtown business district assessments are fixed for 2026-27, capped at $1.5 million, with a tax warrant to collect them.
Capital projects review
The city is weighing upgrades including a citywide alarm system, fuel system replacement, Public Safety Building repairs, general facility renovations, and a pump station valve swap. These affect city infrastructure and public safety facilities, though no funding decisions were made at this meeting.