NY Forward – How to Get Involved
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Transparent, open, and ongoing public engagement is a critical component of the NY Forward planning process and the development of the SIP.
-Two public meetings will be held during the planning process. These interactive meetings are open to everyone to participate. The consultant team will provide more information on the planning process and ask for community feedback on vision, goals, and potential projects.
– A pop-up event will bring information about NY Forward to a local event to help spread the word. Look for us at an upcoming event to learn more and share your thoughts.
– An Open Call for Projects is now underway and will end in mid-July. All project sponsors will be required to submit a form describing their project to be considered by the LPC for inclusion in the list of recommended projects.
– The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives intended to represent diverse interests. The LPC oversees the planning process and the development of the SIP. LPC meetings are working meetings for committee members but are open to the public to observe.
Canastota LPC members:
Rosanne Warner, Village of Canastota Mayor (Co-Chair)
Kipp Hicks, Madison County Industrial Development Agency (Co-Chair)
Amanda Douglass, Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce
Anthony Palamara, retired engineer
Bill McDade, Village Zoning Board of Appeals
Colleen Keane, Village Beautification Committee
Emily Sorbello, Village Beautification Committee
Marilyn Higgins, Village Planning Board
Tracy Cesario, Oneida Indian Nation employee
Sena Clarke, Canastota Housing Authority
Charlene Barres, Town of Lenox Clerk
Joel Arsenault, Terra Real Estate
State/Consultant team:
Holly Granat, New York State Department of State
Zach Becker, Empire State Development
Melissa Davis, Empire State Development
Phil Schaeffing, Stantec
Steve Kearney, Stantec
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Public meeting #1: Thursday, May 30, 6:00p-8:00p
Local Planning Committee meeting #2: Thursday, June 6, 6:00p
Open call for projects: June 12 – July 21, 2024
Local Planning Committee meeting #3: Wednesday, July 31 (time TBD)
Local Planning Committee meeting #4: Wednesday, September 18 (time TBD)
Public meeting #2: Thursday, September 19 (time TBD)
Local Planning Committee meeting #5: October 15 or 16 (date and time TBD)
Local Planning Committee meeting #6: October 29 or 30 (date and time TBD)