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Public forum spotlights reparations commission, environmental health funding and autism services
Summary
Public commenters used the Albany County Legislature’s public forum to press for attention to the state reparations commission process, seek county advocacy for environmental health and housing workforce funds, and request autism-focused resources for inner-city families.
Three public commenters asked the Albany County Legislature on Jan. 13 to address separate, substantive community needs: the state reparations commission process, funding and partnerships to improve housing and environmental health workforce development, and services for children with autism in the inner city.
Reparations update: Carol Waterman said the state has created “a commission, to study the matter, and then to make recommendations” about reparations. Waterman, who has previously raised the issue at county meetings, told the chamber the commission will include legislators’ nominees and governor appointees and that statewide hearings are planned,…
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