SCHOOLS

• Support of community involvement in Oneonta schools. 

• Encourage openness between the Oneonta School Board and the community.

 

SOLID WASTE

• Support for waste reduction, re-use and recycling as essential strategies to combat the problems of solid waste management and environmental pollution.

• Firm opposition to open burning.

• Support measures intended to expand and facilitate the recycling of such items as tires, batteries and electronics, etc.

 

GOVERNMENT: CITY AND TOWN OF ONEONTA:

• Support a separate public hearing, at least 24 hours in advance of a vote on each proposed ordinance and local law at a separate meeting before the Common Council/Town Board/County Board of Representatives vote takes place.

• Support for a statutory period for petitioners/public comment at the beginning of each Common Council/Town Board/County Board of Representatives meeting.

• Support the frequent updating in the City and Town of Oneonta of assessed real property values to assure that equity continues.

• Support the regular review of tax exempt status and public disclosure of payments in lieu of taxes.

• Support for closer cooperation between the Town and City governments in providing services.

• Support of long-range planning for the City and Town of Oneonta.

• Support the prompt and full implementation of the new Oneonta City Charter.

 

GOVERNMENT: OTSEGO COUNTY

• Support of a hired management professional with the education, training, experience and ability necessary to manage the day-to-day operation of Otsego County government.

• Support for equitable apportionment of the Otsego County Board of Representatives.

• Support of long-range planning for Otsego County.