Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clinton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with high priority
Coroner's Office staffing and sustainability crisis
Since elected coroner Chad Deans stepped down in June, the county has leaned on an Essex County interim coroner, two new deputies, a new death-certificate position, and now Deans himself on call — with no permanent plan. A taxpayer told the board response delays have hit four hours and demanded a transparent, legally sound fix.
Bluff Point Campus energy contracts
The IDA is moving toward workforce housing on the former Clinton Community College campus, but a Plattsburgh resident argued the historic Champlain Hotel should anchor a higher-value redevelopment and that the county should keep oversight of the IDA.
Plattsburgh International Airport contracts and capital project
The airport got approvals for new parking lot equipment (Windcave and Vint), a Laware Construction contract, hangar design engineering, and a Golden Shovel Agency contract where the RFP was waived based on a legal opinion citing taxpayer savings.
Cellular Coverage Gaps in the Adirondacks
A regional broadband and cellular study found large swaths of the Adirondacks with weak or no cell service — a serious concern for 911 calls and emergency response. A final report will recommend where new towers should go.
Clinton County Landfill Host Community Agreement
The Legislature signed off on the SEQRA consistency analysis so New England Waste Services can file its state Part 360 permit application for the landfill's Phase VI expansion. This moves a major regional waste project one step closer.