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Council members praise Fair Housing luncheon, remind residents about safe driving and litter control
Summary
Council members and the mayor thanked staff and partners for a successful Fair Housing luncheon and used miscellaneous business to remind residents about distracted driving, the 25 mph speed limit and neighborhood cleanup efforts.
During miscellaneous business at the April 28 meeting, council members and the mayor thanked staff and community partners for a Fair Housing luncheon and used the opportunity to remind residents about traffic safety and litter control.
Council Member Williams thanked Alexandria Carver and the Department of Development for organizing the luncheon and noted discussions about fair housing and rising rents. The mayor said the event drew about 200 attendees from nonprofits, realtors, bankers and housing professionals and thanked sponsors including the Capital District Regional Association of Realtors (GCAR), DePaul, NBT Bank, the Schenectady Foundation, KeyBank and others.
Council President Patrick reminded drivers to follow the new 25 mph speed limit and urged residents to avoid distracted driving, especially running red lights and using cell phones while driving. She also praised recent neighborhood cleanups, including activity on Goose Hill during the weekend.
Why it matters: The remarks highlight ongoing housing-work engagement between the city and local partners and reinforce public-safety messages about traffic and neighborhood cleanliness. These items were presented as miscellaneous business and did not require a council vote.
