THERE WILL BE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS AT THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 17, 2026 IN ORDER FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL TO HEAR COMMENTS ON TWO LOCAL LAWS. LOCAL LAW 7 AND 8 TEXT
1. Local Law 7 shall amend Article VI, Section 155-23, of the Code of the City of Rensselaer, New York, Relative to the Amount of Exemption for Disabled Persons with Limited Income. This Local Law amends and supersedes all previously adopted Local Laws concerning such exemptions. The purpose of this Local Law is to assist disabled persons in economic distress so that they are better able to maintain their residences in the City of Rensselaer for the benefit of themselves and their families.
2. Local Law 8 shall amend Article II, Section 155-4(B)(1), of the Code of the City of Rensselaer, New York, Relative to the Amount of Exemption for Senior Citizens with Limited Income. This Local Law amends and supersedes all previously adopted Local Laws concerning such exemptions. The purpose of this Local Law is to assist senior citizens in economic distress so that they are better able to maintain their residences in the City of Rensselaer for the benefit of themselves and their families.