Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montgomery County, New York public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with medium priority
Public works staffing shortage and mechanic tools policy
Public Works is down six highway positions with truck-driver salaries the sticking point, and may contract out more road work. Legislators also debated buying county-owned mechanic toolboxes and a diagnostic scanner versus mechanics supplying their own tools.
CHIPS highway funding boost
The county moved an extra $3.19 million in state highway aid into its capital fund for road and bridge work — all reimbursed by the state.
DMV facility redo grant
The county landed a $100,000 grant for the DMV redo, but about $40,000 of that is admin costs and nobody knows yet what the county's total share will be until the architectural study is done.