Report of the Zoning and Planning, Downtown Revitalization, Education, Municipal Services, Scarsdale
While the Committees agree that affordable housing is needed in Westchester County and throughout New York State, the Committees oppose the Governor’s Housing Compact proposal. The position of the Committees is that it is the incorrect way to effectuate increased housing in New York State, and it will create irreparable damage to local communities including Scarsdale.
This Report recommends that the Village take the following actions immediately:
1. Issue a formal resolution in opposition to the Housing Compact; and
2. Encourage the Village Board of Trustees and the community to contact the Governor’s office, as well as Scarsdale’s State Senator Shelley Mayer and State Assemblymember Amy Paulin, to voice opposition to this proposal.