Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clinton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in public safety with medium priority
Eviction prevention and Code Blue shelter funding
New state grant accounts were set up for the SAEF eviction-forestallment program and the Code Blue cold-weather shelter — help for renters behind on rent and people needing warmth on deadly cold nights.
Public Safety and Victims Services Grants
A bundle of budget resolutions set up or adjusted grant funding for the District Attorney's victim-witness work and five Sheriff's Department traffic-safety programs.
Corrections Officers Labor Contract
Contract negotiations with correction officers are underway — two meetings in, with two more scheduled, and things appear to be going well.
Disposable vape waste and illegal nicotine products
The Board of Health heard a presentation on a county-issued retail permit for tobacco and flavored nicotine products, aimed at curbing illegal sales and lost tax revenue; its budget has been sent to the county administrator.
Zone 9 Police Academy Launch
The county's police academy partnership officially launched at a signing ceremony attended by the state Labor Commissioner, a workforce-development win for local public safety staffing.
Deputy coroner coverage
The county will contract with a deputy coroner so someone always responds when the appointed coroner is out of the country or unavailable. Legislators made sure it won't add costs right now.
Veterans peer-to-peer support program
A Dwyer grant will fund a peer-to-peer support program through the Veteran Service Agency, with matching county appropriation.
Overdose intervention grant acceptance
The county accepted a New York State grant to fund overdose intervention work through its mental health and addiction services office.
Anti-harassment policy update
The county tightened its workplace non-discrimination and sexual harassment prevention policy based on its PREA coordinator's recommendations.