New YorkSeaview/Ocean Bay Park garbage board would have seven commissioners
The proposal would place the elected presidents of Seaview and Ocean Bay Park alongside five elected commissioners on the garbage district’s governing board.
What it does
The garbage district would have seven commissioners: two elected residents from each community, one commissioner elected districtwide, and both elected community presidents. All seven would have equal powers.
Argument forSeats reserved for each community could help Seaview and Ocean Bay Park residents have a voice in garbage district decisions.
Argument againstCommunity residency rules could prevent some candidates from competing for four of the five directly elected seats.
More detail
The Seaview/Ocean Bay Park garbage district would have five elected commissioners and two seats held by elected community presidents. Two elected commissioners would have to live in Seaview and two in Ocean Bay Park. One would be elected from the whole district. The elected presidents of Seaview and Ocean Bay Park would serve with the same powers as the five elected commissioners. The proposed board structure would apply on and after July 1, 2026. The act would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 14RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENLatest
- Mar 13REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTIntroduced
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