Residents and legislators press for transparency on proposed jail project
Multiple residents and several legislators raised concerns about public notice and transparency for the proposed Public Safety Facility, asking that more public engagement and clarity on costs be provided; the clerk explained local advertising channels and online postings.
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Public commenters at the April 13 Yates County Legislature meeting urged the body to increase transparency around the proposed Public Safety Facility and to work collaboratively with the public and legislators on next steps. Speakers during the public comment period included Alex Andrasik of the Finger Lakes Justice Partnership, Jack Ossent, Robert Gillespie, Michela Schultz of the Penn Yan Action Coalition and others who expressed concern about perceived gaps in information and public outreach.
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