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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saratoga County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Airport Car Rental Lease Renewal
The county is renewing a 20-year, no-cost lease letting the FAA keep radio equipment at the airport. Pilots flying on instrument flight rules rely on this equipment to file flight plans and communicate with air traffic control in Albany. A public hearing is required before the lease can be approved.
Workforce Development Board Budget Adjustments
Following federal funding cuts, the county is contracting with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board to handle WIOA administration, saving about $150,000 in wages and fringe benefits.
Potential Relocation of County Facilities
Former village officials and residents raised concerns that moving county operations out of Ballston Spa would harm local businesses and remove the historic county seat after more than two centuries.
District Attorney Office Staffing Reclassification
The county accepted a state grant to help combat the challenges of hiring and keeping attorneys in the District Attorney's office amid recent criminal justice reforms.
United Public Service Employees Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
The county approved a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union, incorporating previous memorandums of agreement and making necessary budget adjustments for wages and benefits.