Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westchester County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in environment
2026 Agricultural District Inclusion
Six farms totaling 132 acres in North Salem, Bedford and Lewisboro are being added to the state-certified agricultural district, which protects farmers from unreasonable local restrictions on their operations. One applicant was turned down after a site visit found poor environmental practices. Applications for next year are open now, with a March deadline.
Playland Parking Lot Drainage and Historic Restoration
Lawmakers approved an additional $14 million, bringing total funding to $21 million, to fix parking lot drainage and restore a historic bus canopy structure at Playland.
Greenburgh and Yonkers Flood Mitigation
A massive $18 million-plus flood mitigation package was approved, funding intermunicipal agreements, bond acts, and stormwater plan amendments across Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Peekskill.
Water Quality Testing
Westchester County is rolling out new testing services to check private wells for harmful PFAS chemicals, helping folks ensure their drinking water is safe. If you get your water from a private well, you can now easily test it for these nasty forever chemicals.
County Transit Fleet Electrification and Bus Replacement
The board authorized significant bond adjustments and capital budget amendments to replace aging diesel buses with hybrid and electric models.
Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District Modification
Several bond acts were approved to fund major upgrades to sanitary sewer districts and water resource recovery facilities across Westchester County.