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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal
The city's cable franchise agreement with Verizon is up for renewal, with a public hearing set. This deal governs cable service terms and related support for community programming.
Municipal parking garage rehabilitation
The city is borrowing $3.03 million to fix aging parking garages — membranes, joints, drains, lighting, and fans — plus a $275,000 electrical upgrade at City Center Garage. Expect repair work in the garages over the coming year.
Water rate revisions
The council approved changes to city water rates as recommended by the Commissioner of Public Works.
Water Main Replacements and Infrastructure
The City is borrowing $1.212 million over 30 years for citywide sanitary sewer reconstruction — the pipes that keep wastewater moving and basements dry.