Plattsburgh Charter Changes Headed to Voters

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Plattsburgh voters will decide proposed City Charter revisions on November 3rd. Proposition One would update budgeting, financial oversight, council procedures and long-term planning while creating an Emergency Disaster Relief Services Commission. Existing mayoral and council term limits would remain unchanged. If approved, the revisions would take effect January 1st.

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Plattsburgh Charter Changes Headed to Voters

Plattsburgh voters will decide proposed City Charter revisions on November 3rd. Proposition One would update budgeting, financial oversight, council procedures and long-term planning while creating an Emergency Disaster Relief Services Commission. Existing mayoral and council term limits would remain unchanged. If approved, the revisions would take effect January 1st.
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