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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mount Vernon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed Water Rate Increase
The Board of Water Supply is proposing a 17% increase in water rates to offset a $1.6 million annual increase in wholesale water purchase costs from New York City and Westchester County.
Sanitation Fleet Upgrade and Cash Flow Management
The city is purchasing two new sanitation trucks using local funds while waiting for state CHIPS reimbursements. City leaders raised cash flow concerns and stressed the need for strict paperwork deadlines to ensure timely payback.