Peekskill council codifies Senior Citizen Advisory Council into city code
Summary
The Common Council unanimously adopted Local Law 15 of 2025 to create Chapter 15 establishing a Senior Citizen Advisory Council; speakers said the council already met regularly and the law formalizes that role.
The Common Council unanimously approved Local Law 15 of 2025, creating Chapter 15 of the Peekskill City Code to formally establish a Senior Citizen Advisory Council.
City staff and speakers said the advisory council has been meeting since 1983 and served to advise on programs to enhance seniors' quality of life. Residents asked about the eligibility age (staff and speakers confirmed 55) and meeting frequency (the committee meets monthly; the local law language requires that it meet at least once a year but practice is monthly).
Council members moved the adoption during the public hearing and voted unanimously. City staff said appointments would be made by the city manager and the finalized local law and resolution are available with the council's agenda materials online.
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