Annual Meeting
The LWV held its annual meeting in advance of the Meet Your Elected Officials Luncheon on May 12th, 2005, at The Square House in Rye. Featured guests included State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, State Assemblyman George Latimer, Westchester County Legislator Judy Myers and Rye Mayor Steve Otis. The slate of officers was elected by the membership to serve for 2005/06. Co-Presidents, Anne Cochran and Catherine Parker; Vice President, Steve Meyers; Treasurer, Josephine Piccoli; Secretary/PR Bonnie Novek; Events, Ana Nelson; Membership, Nate Levinson; and Member Services Administration, Janet Meyers.
LWV Holds Candidate Forum for 7th District County Legislature
Feb 1st, 2005 at Mamaroneck High School |
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Rye City Councilman Franklin Chu (R) ran against Mamaroneck Town Councilwoman Judy Myers (D) for the seat vacated by NY State Assemblyman George Latimer. The Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester LWV, in cooperation with the New Rochelle LWV and the Larchmont/Mamaroneck LWV, sponsored a candidate forum for residents of the 7th district to learn about the positions of the two candidates. The event was rebroadcast on both LMCTV and RCTV. Ms. Myers prevailed in the special election held February 15th, 2005. Photo courtesy of Roz Larr. |
LWV Holds Meet the Candidates Coffee for 7th District Westchester County Legislature Feb 8th, 2005 at the Osborn |
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The Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester LWV also held a more informal "Meet the Candidates" coffee in the Auditorium at The Osborn on February 8th. This event was also open to the general public. |
LWV Plans 2005 Speaking Calendar
The League is in the throws of planning its 2005 speaking engagements. On the bill are Christie Todd Whitman, George Latimer, and Nita Lowey among others. Topics for our upcoming series include the state of the two (or more) parties, kicking off with a discussion of the Republican Party by ex-Bush cabinet member and former NJ Governor, Christie Todd Whitman.
Nita Lowey will address residents on the topic of Homeland Security and the Patriot Act. Chosen by her colleagues to serve on the "Select Committee on Homeland Security" in 2003, Congresswoman Lowey is well informed on these issues and how they effect local residents as well as all Americans.
Our own George Latimer will speak to citizens about How our Local and State Governments Work. Learn more about getting involved and how to make progress working with your local, county and state governments.
Other speakers are currently being finalized, topics will range from national Social Security Reform to the neo-democratic party to limiting the role of unregulated campaign contributions through the 527 loophole.
LWV Holds Forum on Parking in Rye CBD
Dec 7th, 2004, 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Rye Rec
A group of 30 Rye residents, merchant residents, and non-resident merchants participated along with Mayor Otis and three council representatives (Mssrs. Hennes, Fahey and Seitz) an open forum sponsored by the LWV to discuss the plans for parking meters in Rye’s CBD. The event was moderated by LWV member Clifford Nelson, Esq. (Meeting Notes)
Background
There has been much debate in recent Rye City Council meetings about parking alternatives in Rye's Central Business District (CBD). While the City Council is considering many opportunities to increase city revenues, of which Parking Meters are one option, the Rye Merchants Association has a petition with signatures from Rye residents. The Rye Merchants Association, while in favor of the city's efforts to increase revenues, has focused its energies on alternatives to increase the number of available parking spaces.
Given the solution will likely affect residents, the character of Rye's CBD as well as merchants for years to come, the LWV invited Rye residents along with representatives from the City Council and the Merchants Association to discuss and debate their points of view in an open forum. The Forum was held on December 7th at Rye Rec, click here to read Notes from the meeting.
For more information on the Parking Meter initiative please refer to the following studies:
- July 2001 Parking Study
- 2004 Parking Meter Study, prepared by the Rye City Planner
- Parking Space Map (reduced 25% to 8.5x11)
Parking Meter references from recent Rye City Council Minutes:
- See Item # 9 http://www.ryeny.gov/cm_pdf/M08-18-04.pdf
- See Item # 10 http://www.ryeny.gov/cm_pdf/M05-05-04.pdf
- See Item # 3 http://www.ryeny.gov/cm_pdf/M04-07-04%20Special.pdf
- See Item # 6 http://www.ryeny.gov/cm_pdf/M10-06-04.pdf
