Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peekskill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in public safety
Quality of Life Enforcement Push
Code enforcement logged 43 litter violations and is expanding inspection hours; the BID has an RFP out for scheduled downtown sidewalk litter pickup.
Police Department Locker Room Renovation
The police department is moving forward with bids for electrical work in its locker room and gym upgrade project, funded partly by a state grant.
E-bike and e-scooter law refinements
Police are rolling out bilingual brochures on the new scooter and e-bike rules — helmets required, no sidewalks, possible impoundment — and meeting with schools to spread the word.
E-Bike and Electric Vehicle Regulation (Chapter 182)
The city set rates for its public EV chargers — up to $0.35 per kilowatt-hour plus $5/hour dwell fees — and joined Con Edison's rebate program.
Firefighter air pack replacement grant
The fire department will apply for about $227,000 in federal money to replace its self-contained breathing apparatus, with the city covering a $22,700 match.
Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras
A resident pressed for answers on whether ICE can access Westchester County's license plate reader network that includes Peekskill cameras. Police Chief Renwick said he has written confirmation from the county that it complies with the law limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The council honored the family of Concetta "Cheddar" Morton, a 27-year-old Peekskill woman lost to intimate partner violence in 2023, with a proclamation and a moving speech from her mother urging young people to heed warnings about danger.