Working for a better town government for Yorktown, NY

Our Right to an Open and Transparent Town Government

Everything you need to know about the Open Meetings Law and the

Freedom of Information Law

NYS Committee on Open Government
- Copies of both laws
- FAQs
- Advisory opinions
Helpful tips on how both laws work in Yorktown
A 2008 Commentary: Use It or Lose It

And...is Yorktown compying with the laws?

Supervisor Grace Plans to Violate Open Meetings Law, January, 2016

Voting on resolutions at untelevised work sessions, March, 2014

Complying with the Open Meetings Law, an April, 2012 commentary

An April 25, 2012 Town Board meeting without public notification

Newspaper editorial, 5/1/2012, comments on "closed" meetings

Newspaper reports, 5/12/2012, another meeting without public notification

Newspaper editoral, 5/31/2012, on complying with Open Meetings Law

Commentary, 10/11/2012: The "Missing" September 26th Resolutions

Commentary, 12/28/2012: How the Town Board granted enhanced benefits to 21 employees without full disclosure.

Newspaper report of unannounced December 29, 2012 special meeting