'Dial Democracy' For Greenburgh Town Board Meetings

GREENBURGH, NY — Can't make it to town hall for a meeting but you really want to sound off on something? Now in the Town of Greenburgh you can participate by phone, thanks to the new "Dial Democracy" initiative.

According to an email from Supervisor Paul Feiner, the town board will hear from up to four residents at each town board meeting at the conclusion of the public comment period.

To participate, one must make the request to speak via a phone call by 5 p.m. Tuesday before the Wednesday town board meeting by contacting the town clerk at 914-989-1500, ext. 5, or by email at townclerk@greenburghny.com.

The town board meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.

The names of those dialing in will be placed on each agenda in advance of the meeting.

They will have up to three minutes per phone call at the end of the first public comment portion of the meeting after all those who attended the meeting have had a chance to speak.

A phone number where the participant can be reached must be provided because they will be called by town hall so they can speak during the meeting.

"We appreciate the involvement of citizens who take the time to provide us with your thoughts about town government and reflect on your comments and suggestions," Feiner said. "The decision-making processes of government should be a partnership with the community and town officials."

The next town board meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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