Feedback mixed on proposed earlier start to Schenectady City Council meetings | The Daily Gazette
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SCHENECTADY – A proposal to start City Council meetings at 5:30 p.m., 90 minutes earlier than what’s dictated in city code, would either hinder public participation, or help professionals who want to attend meetings right after their workdays end, according to a public hearing on the matter this week.
After hearing from five people via email, and three in person Monday, the council will likely discuss the public hearing during a committee meeting on July 19.
If the proposal to change the city code passes there, the new legislation would be on the council’s July 26 agenda.
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New PAC formed to help candidates of color, increase voter turnout | The Daily Gazette
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A new political action committee in Schenectady County is aiming to help residents through the electoral process by showcasing diverse candidates seeking seats, identifying possible candidates for the future and urging people to vote.
The Schenectady Black Political Action Committee held its first event Friday night where eight people of color running for seats on the county Legislature, city council and Schenectady school board discussed their ideas on various topics such as housing and small business development.
“I think it went very well,” said Damonni Farley, who is running for a four-year seat on the city council.