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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire Department budget transfer
A $4,950 transfer within the 2026-27 General Fund was proposed for the Fire Department.
Free holiday parking for 2026
The board was set to consider a resolution making village parking free for the 2026 holiday season — a boost for downtown shoppers.
Term limits for Mayor and Trustees
Trustee Dorazio raised the question of term limits for the Mayor and Board of Trustees. It's a governance question about how long incumbents can hold office.
Outstanding parking ticket collection IMA with Town of Rye
The board was due an update on the agreement with the Town of Rye for collecting unpaid parking tickets. Unpaid fines mean lost revenue for the Village.
Closing Fee Forecast
The updated forecast projects about $4.5 million in IDA closing fees over the next few years, including a million-plus from the pipeline projects — money the board plans to partially restrict for future obligations.