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Why it’s Time for a New Day in Yorktown

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I may be 75, but I’m planning to be around for the significant future. And because of that, I’m interested in the future for Yorktown, concerned about the failure of the current Town Board to address climate change and take advantage of clean energy options to save hundreds of thousands of dollars for taxpayers.

For comparison, let’s look at what the Village of Croton has planned. They have contracted to cover part of their parking lot with solar panels, which will provide free electricity for their municipal buildings and 24 charging stations for cars, while also providing the town with $400,000 a year in rent for the lease.

Imagine if Yorktown covered the parking lot near Town Hall with solar panels and added EV charging stations, generating hundreds of thousands in revenue and free charging for town vehicles. It’s a location within walking distance of many residences and stores. Also, people walking on the trail could charge their cars. And people driving into town could charge their cars while walking to businesses in town.

However, because of a lack of imagination, or perhaps a failure of due diligence on the part of the Town Board, we have no such plans in Yorktown.

I’m voting for Jann Mirchandani for supervisor, Tom Marron and Steve Shaw for Town Board and Diana Quast for town clerk. In their 100 Day Plan they pledge “…to make sure that folks are informed…and that people and property are protected to the best of our ability against the negative aspects of climate change.” They have a vision for Yorktown’s future, which will meet the challenges the future presents. It’s time for new thinking, new planning, a new vision, a New Day for Yorktown!

Mary Jane Kilian
Yorktown Heights

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