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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.
Disabled veterans tax exemption
A proposed local law would give seriously disabled veterans a property tax exemption under state Real Property Tax Law Section 458-A. A public hearing is set for November 2 before any adoption.
CDBG Staff Salary Schedule
The agency approved raises for Community Development Block Grant staff so their pay tracks the city's union salary schedule and step increases for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.
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.