Elections in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
333 New York meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most elections activity
- Yates County, NY (29)
- Fleming, NY (21)
- Albany, NY (16)
- Sullivan County, NY (16)
- Ontario County, NY (15)
- Wayne County, NY (14)
- Wyoming County, NY (12)
- Steuben County, NY (11)
- New York, NY (11)
- Ithaca, NY (10)
- Westchester County, NY (10)
- Washington County, NY (8)
Latest matching meetings
Albany committee to consider ranked choice voting and domestic partnership fee hike
The Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee will discuss two items: a local law to establish ranked choice voting for city primary and general elections, and an ordinance to update domestic partnership fees and documentation requirements. The committee will also review a petition for a city charter amendment on…
Committee to vote on election grants, rebranding contract, and insurance allocation
The Governmental Operations and Insurance Committee will vote on resolutions to accept state election grants, award a rebranding consulting contract, allocate funds to the self-insurance reserve, and appoint a deputy director. They will also discuss mortgage tax revenue and receive updates from the Humane Society and…
Yates County committee to vote on election grants, CJCC bylaws
The Yates County Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign two state election grants totaling $13,541.67, and rescinding a prior resolution to establish new bylaws for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The agenda also…
Committee to amend resolution extending performance period to March 2027
The Sullivan County Government Services Committee is meeting to receive reports from several departments, including Purchasing & Central Services, Board of Elections, County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The committee will also discuss amending Resolution No. 407-25 to reflect a new…
Council considers ranked-choice voting and repeals key business tax incentives
The Albany Common Council will vote on Local Law O, which amends the city charter to establish ranked-choice voting for primary and general elections. The body will also consider Local Law Q, which repeals the Business Investment Exemption and the Industrial and Commercial Incentive Board. Additionally, the Council…
Committee reviews 2027 budgets for county offices and agencies
The Governmental Operations and Insurance Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2027 budget requests for several county departments and agencies, including the Board of Elections, County Attorney, County Clerk, and others. The agenda consists solely of these budget review items and standard procedural motions.
County finance committee to vote on 2026-27 budget and multiple contracts
The Greene County Finance Committee is meeting to consider a 2026-2027 operating budget for Columbia-Greene Community College, several agreements with school districts for sheriff's services, and various contracts and budget amendments. The agenda includes awarding construction contracts for the Windham Transfer…
County committee to vote on accepting $2,000 America 250 grant for historian's office
The Government Operations Committee will hear department updates and vote on a resolution to accept $2,000 in America 250 funding for the Historian's Office and amend the 2026 budget. The agenda includes reports from the Board of Elections, County Clerk, IT, and Veterans Services, covering routine operations and…
County committee to approve grants, contracts, and budget changes
The St. Lawrence County Operations Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the chair to sign contracts and accept grants for elections, emergency services, the district attorney, probation, and other departments, along with budget modifications. The agenda also includes discussions on 2026 elections planning…
County Services Committee to vote on aging services agreement and election fee increase
The Greene County Services Committee is meeting to consider two proposed action items: authorizing an agreement between the Greene County Department of Human Services (Aging) and Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium, Inc., and increasing fees for the Greene County Board of Elections. The meeting is…
Government Services Committee reviews purchasing, elections, and county clerk reports
The Sullivan County Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing & Central Services, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of routine updates and discussion.
Seneca County LDC to discuss auditor selection, 2027 budget prep
The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review financial statements, and discuss selecting an independent auditor and preparing the 2027 budget. Old business items include updates on administrative compliance proposals, the Finger Lakes Regional Airport…
Charter Review Commission to finalize capital program and ballot measure
The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss scheduling a public forum, a report to the public, and a financial analysis. They will also finalize and vote on the Capital Program and review how to place a measure on the ballot under GML 99-G.
Town Board to vote on sewer agreement and election hours
The Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including election hours, a sewer agreement with Barbagallo, and an agreement with the school. They will also discuss paving, fire department capital reserves, budget modifications, and firefighter applications, followed by an executive session.
Committee to approve two contracts and ratify Penn Yan planning support
The Yates County Legislature’s Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and act on two contracts: one with ePlus Group for Varonis software and another with Integrated Health 21 for biometric screenings. The committee will also ratify a letter supporting Penn Yan’s application…
Council considers ranked choice voting and budget review requests
The Albany Common Council is reviewing proposals for ranked choice voting in city elections and a new open data policy. The body is also considering a resolution to request documents for the 2027 proposed budget review and updates to domestic partnership fees.
Town Board proposes extending Town Supervisor term from two to four years
The Town Board is considering Introductory Local Law No. __ of 2026 to increase the Town Supervisor's term of office. If passed by the board, the change would require approval by voters in a referendum on November 3, 2026.
Town Board votes to extend Town Supervisor term to four years pending referendum
The Schodack Town Board held a public hearing and then voted to adopt Local Law #4-2026, changing the Town Supervisor’s term from two to four years. The law must now go to a mandatory voter referendum on November 3, 2026.
Government Operations Committee to review grants and staffing changes
The Government Operations Committee will discuss budget updates and staffing changes for the County Clerk. The body will also review two election-related grants and a discrimination/harassment policy.
Commission will schedule public forum and consider capital program vote
The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will meet to schedule a public forum, receive a financial analysis, and discuss how to present its findings to the City Council. The commission will also finalize and vote on the capital program and obtain a review of GML 99‑G for possible ballot inclusion.
Albany Common Council considers ranked choice voting and various city ordinances
The Common Council is reviewing several local laws, including proposals to establish ranked choice voting for city elections. The agenda also includes discussions on financial reporting requirements, street grants, and zoning appointments.
Committee to consider $1.6M roadway safety grant and other funding
The Finance Committee will consider several grant acceptances and budget transfers across Emergency Services, Public Works, Sheriff, and Elections departments. They will also review monthly financial reports, set the date for the 2026 delinquent real property tax auction, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
Steuben County committee to discuss personnel, budget, and legal claims
The Steuben County Administration Committee will review department requests including personnel changes, budget renewals, and legal claims. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers.
Cayuga County departments report on operations and infrastructure projects
The Government Operations Committee received updates regarding election processing, county revenue, and various departmental initiatives. Key discussions included the development of an E911 backup site at the Auburn Fire Department and progress on the DREAMS record migration project.
Yates County Legislature to review election grants and public health staffing
The Yates County Legislature is meeting to authorize several state grant contracts for the Board of Elections and discuss personnel changes within the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider agreements for preschool transportation and airport runway improvements.
Task force to discuss resident voting process for flag design
The Task Force on the Municipal Flag will hold a regular meeting at City Hall. Items include discussion of website implementation, outreach marketing packets, and a proposal to allow eligible resident voters one vote per calendar day. No binding votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
Committee reviews reports from purchasing, elections, clerk, SUNY and extension
The Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing and Central Services (ID-8462), the Board of Elections (ID-8487), the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled, and the meeting consists of discussion and public comment.
Town Board to vote on extending supervisor term to four years
The Town Board is introducing a local law to extend the term of the Town Supervisor from two years to four years, subject to a public referendum in November 2026. The board is also considering a water main project on Route 9 and a service agreement with Xerox Business Solutions.
Wayne County considers grant extensions for Board of Elections
The Government Operations Committee is reviewing requests to extend two state grants for the Board of Elections. The body is also discussing standard work day reporting for elected officials and the creation of a First Assistant County Attorney position.
Baldwin school board reorganizes, appoints officers and staff for 2026-27
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education holds its annual reorganization meeting, electing a president and vice president, appointing district officers and staff, and approving financial management regulations for the 2026-27 school year. The board also certifies the results of the May 2026 election…
Committee to set public hearing on expanded videoconferencing law
The Governmental Operations and Insurance Committee will consider resolutions to extend three Board of Elections grant contracts for electronic pollbooks, general elections support, and ballot by mail. They will also set a public hearing date for a local law to extend expanded use of videoconferencing under NYS Open…
Yates County considers election grants and public health staffing changes
The Government Operation Committee will discuss several grant contracts for the Board of Elections and personnel reclassifications for the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider a resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Town of Torrey.
Board elects officers and appoints district staff for 2026-2027 school year
The Livonia Central School District Board held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, and appoint district staff and advisors for the 2026-2027 school year. All appointments and elections were approved unanimously.
Board elects President and Vice President for 2026-2027
This is the annual organizational meeting. The board will administer oaths to newly elected members and student representatives, then elect a President and Vice President for the coming year. Public expression periods are also scheduled.
Committee to vote on amended election contracts and clerk travel card
The Human Resource Committee will consider authorizing a $500 procurement card and overnight travel for the County Clerk to attend the NYSACC conference. They also will vote on amendments to two contracts with the New York State Board of Elections extending Vote by Mail and General Election Grants through March 2027…
Community Police Board to elect new chair, discuss report procedures
The board will elect a new chair and vote on minutes from late 2025. Members will also discuss a new proposal for reports, review an old procedure, and address a survey request from the Rochester Police Accountability Board.
Council committee discusses election disclosures, community board powers, and flag codification
The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation is reviewing several local laws. These include proposals regarding digital content disclosure in elections, community board appointments, and restrictions on prediction market trading for policymakers.
Board will discuss the School St/Main St crossing project
The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports from the Treasurer on the budget, from the Friends Foundation, and from the New Library/Building and Grounds Director. The board will discuss the School St/Main St crossing and consider interior display…
Government Operations Committee to receive monthly reports from county departments
The Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and receive monthly reports from the County Clerk/DMV, Board of Elections, County Attorney, Safety Director, Personnel, and Clerk of the Legislature. No resolutions or action items are listed on the agenda.
Task Force discusses youth flag submissions and voting rules
The Task Force on the Municipal Flag will discuss outreach packets for youth, youth submission eligibility and voter age, copyright and terms of use for flag designs, and a proposed limit of one vote per participant per calendar day. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.