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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albany County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Central Warehouse demolition funding
Another $72,324 of leftover COVID-relief money is going into the Central Warehouse demolition. Legislators want to know whether the project is running over its original budget.
State Grant Funding and Legal Mandates
The county is bringing in more than $800,000 in state grants for K-9 operations, hazmat team readiness, violence intervention in the City of Albany, and domestic terrorism prevention — money that offsets local costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Service-Connected Disabled Veterans
Veterans who are totally disabled from military service would get a property tax exemption if their municipality opts in. It won't cost the county directly — it shifts the tax burden to other taxpayers — but some members want a fiscal estimate before the full vote.