Bronxville Field Club 'Courting' Approvals: Mount Vernon Meetings

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Henry Clay famously said, "Government is a trust and the officers of the government are trustees, and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people."

There are plenty of upcoming chances to help tend to our democracy close to the roots. Several public meetings are scheduled for this week in Mount Vernon.

Meetings can be viewed here.

• Board of Estimate & Contract Meeting - Jan. 31, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mayor's Conference Room, Mount Vernon City Hall, Room 107A
• Industrial Development Agency Special Meeting - Jan. 31, 1 p.m.
• Planning Board Meeting - Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, Mount Vernon City Hall, Room 206, Agenda
• Cable Television Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting - Feb. 2, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Mayor's Conference Room, Mount Vernon City Hall, Room 107A