Jackson Town Board adopts flood prevention law
The Jackson Town Board unanimously approved a new local law establishing flood prevention standards for the town. The board voted 3-0 to adopt Local Law #4-26, which implements flood damage prevention provisions authorized under New York State Constitution Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental
misc · Meeting of August 20, 2026
NY JACKSON — The Jackson Town Board unanimously approved a new local law establishing flood prevention standards for the town. The board voted 3-0 to adopt Local Law #4-26, which implements flood damage prevention provisions authorized under New York State Constitution Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental Conservation Law Article 36. Councilwoman Jennifer VanDeWater, Councilman Travis Rea, and Councilman Doug Mueller all voted in favor.
In a related action, the board also voted unanimously to authorize Supervisor Skellie to enter into an agreement with Washington County to facilitate the town's FEMA agreement.
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Source: the misc meeting of August 20, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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