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.
178 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
- Sullivan County, NY (14)
- Ontario County, NY (13)
- Yates County, NY (12)
- New York, NY (11)
- Albany, NY (10)
- Westchester County, NY (10)
- Fleming, NY (9)
- Steuben County, NY (8)
- Ithaca, NY (6)
- Sharon Springs, NY (6)
- Williamsville Central School District, NY (5)
- St. Lawrence County, NY (5)
Latest matching meetings
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.
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 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.
Committee to hear reports, no resolutions scheduled
The Government Services Committee meets to receive reports from Purchasing and Central Services, Board of Elections, County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are on the agenda, so no votes are expected. Public comment will be heard.
County considers $10,788 FOIL software and multiple public safety hires
The Government Operations Committee is reviewing proposals for new FOIL software and several personnel authorizations for emergency services and the sheriff's office. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming primary elections and watershed inspections.
Wyoming County HR Committee meets to authorize budget items and discuss ethics
The Wyoming County Board of Supervisors' Human Resource Committee will meet to authorize a procurement card increase for the County Clerk and approve an IT services contract for elections. The committee will also discuss filling vacancies on the Board of Ethics and review monthly reports from various departments.
Commission to discuss splitting charter amendments into separate ballot questions
The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss a proposal to draft individual sections of the city charter with proposed changes and place each as a separate question on the ballot, rather than a single new charter question. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
Sachem CSD approves 2026 budget and elects new board members
The Sachem Central School District held its annual meeting on May 19, 2026, to vote on the budget and elect board members. The Board of Education approved the results of the budget vote and the election of new trustees.
Commission to consider establishing even-year city elections
The Ithaca City Charter Revision Commission will consider over 20 resolutions proposing amendments to the city charter. Key proposals include establishing even-year elections for city offices, removing the fluoridation ban from council powers, and incorporating all city departments into the charter. The commission…
Committee hears updates on IT, elections, DMV, and AI training
The Government Operations Committee receives informational updates from several departments, including the Board of Elections, County Clerk, DMV, and Information Technology. Key IT topics include a new cybersecurity incident response plan, AI training for staff, and progress on an enterprise resource planning (ERP)…
Task Force discusses launching official flag submission process
The Task Force on the Municipal Flag will discuss technical and marketing steps to begin accepting public flag submissions, including a website portal and an instant-runoff voting platform. They will hear from the Chief Information Technology Officer and the Director of Marketing about infrastructure, submission…
Wayne County reviews $61,000 election reporting contract and violence prevention policy.
The Government Operations Committee will consider a proposed resolution to approve a five-year, $61,000 contract with Enhanced Voting LLC for election night reporting, which will create a public portal for vote tallies. The committee will also discuss a proposed Wayne County Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy to…
Charter Revision Steering Committee reviews working group updates and proposed amendments
The Charter Revision Commission Steering Committee, an advisory body, will meet to receive updates from working groups on elections, legislative powers, and BCD, and to consider new proposed amendments. The meeting is purely procedural and advisory, with no public comment segment, though written comments are accepted.
Budget hearing for 2026-27 school year
The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education is holding a budget hearing for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, certified staff personnel reports, and preschool special education placements. The board will also discuss the upcoming annual district vote and board…
Town Board to consider censure of Councilmember Brian Pilarski
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a local law to amend the town's taxation law (Chapter 220) and consider a resolution to censure Councilmember Brian Pilarski. The board will also vote on adopting Local Law No. 5 to repeal the opt-out exemption for certain energy systems, and authorize the Highway…
Board of Elections proposes $66,973 for mail ballot counting system
The Government Operations Committee will review several administrative updates and contract authorizations. The Board of Elections is requesting a capital improvement for a central count voting system to handle increasing mail ballot volumes.
Proposal to shift Ithaca elections to even years considered
The Charter Revision Commission will hear testimony from the Democratic Commissioner of Elections and Acting City Manager, then consider over a dozen proposed charter amendments. Major proposals include shifting mayoral and council elections to even years (Resolution 11), establishing a decennial redistricting process…
Board to adopt the 2026‑27 tentative village budget
The Trustees will vote on a resolution adopting the 2026‑27 tentative budget and approve fund payments totaling $69,112.99. They will also set the polling place and hours for the June 19, 2026 village election. Additional items include updates on subdivision applications, permit requests, and a discussion on…
Board of Supervisors discusses voting laws and school resource officers
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the implementation of the Dr. John L. Flateau Voting and Elections Database of New York Act. The body will also review school resource officers and water meter billing procedures.
County IT to spend $29,932 on Civic Plus add‑on and bid for Varonis data tool
The Administration Committee will approve minutes from March meetings, hear grievances, and consider department requests. Items include a $29,932 purchase from Civic Plus, a bid for Varonis data‑classification services, and several personnel appointments with specified salaries. The committee will also review…
Committee to discuss voting procedures and reporting for people in city jails
The Committee on Criminal Justice is meeting to conduct oversight regarding voting at Rikers. The body will also consider two proposed local laws concerning ballot curing and voter registration reporting for individuals in Department of Correction custody.
Council to vote on two local laws affecting inmate voting procedures
The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will consider two local laws. One would amend the city code on procedures and reporting for curing ballots for voters in Department of Correction custody. The other would require a report on voter registration and voting in city jails. The items are…
DREAMS record migration nears completion at 97%, $4M budget
The Government Operations Committee receives departmental updates with no votes or public hearings. Reports cover Board of Elections processing, County Clerk revenue ($94,091.57 remitted in March), and IT project progress including network infrastructure, door access upgrade, AI training, and the DREAMS records…