A Public Hearing has been scheduled by the Charter Revision Commission for August 4, 2009, between 7:00 - 9:00 PM, at City Hall - 40 South Broadway, in the Ceremonial Courtroom - 4th Floor.
The Charter Commission has proposed amending the City Code to strip the Yonkers Landmark's Board of essentially all of its authority. Specifically, it would subject every decision by the Landmark's Board to review by the Planning Board.
Not only would this change be a slap in the face of the dedicated volunteers serving as unpaid Landmark's Board members, it would also put at risk the history and heritage of our city.
This proposed change is really going to be a referendum on the direction our City takes as it redevelops. Will we do what other local cities, notably White Plains and Stamford Connecticut have done, bulldoze our downtown and pave over our history or will we recognize and celebrate our rich, nearly three hundred year history and make our historic properties an integral and beneficial part of our revitalized waterfront?
If, like me, you believe we need to preserve our history and, by doing so, make our redevelopment even more successful please make every effort to attend the Charter Commission Hearing and make your voice heard.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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