Public Forum

RIGHT OF PUBLIC TO ADDRESS LEGISLATURE

The Legislature welcomes members of the public who are residents of the County of Rensselaer the opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues at a monthly Public Forum.

Residents of Rensselaer County desiring to avail themselves of this opportunity shall sign-up on a form located outside of chambers on the day fixed for the meeting at which they desire to speak.  This form will include name, address, phone number, and subject they will be speaking on. 

A time limit of 5 minutes will be set per speaker and no more than 3 speakers on the same subject.   The Chairperson of the Legislature shall thereupon call the Legislature into an informal session.

County officers, department heads, employees and commission members shall be deemed to be members of the public and Rensselaer County residents under this rule.

The Chairperson of the Legislature may from time to time call upon elected officials representing Rensselaer County to make presentations to the Legislature upon any matter concerning Rensselaer County.

Public Hearings will be held in the Legislative Chambers, located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY.  

2024 Public Forum Dates:
Public Forum starts at 6 p.m. 

January	Wednesday, January 3, 2024
February	Wednesday, February 7, 2024
March	Wednesday, March 6, 2024
April	Wednesday, April 3, 2024
May	Wednesday, May 8, 2024
June	Wednesday, June 5, 2024
July	Wednesday, July 3, 2024
August	Wednesday, August 7, 2024
September	Wednesday, September 4, 2024
October	Wednesday, October 2, 2024
November	Wednesday, November 6, 2024
December	Wednesday, December 4, 2024