Rockland County Seeks Nominations for Citizen Advisory Committee

Rockland County Executive Ed Day announcee that the County of Rockland has officially begun the process of updating its Countywide Comprehensive Plan. The County Executive and the County Legislature will officially kick-off the initiative with the selected project consultant team in January.  The plan’s development will be overseen by the County Planning Department and guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), ensuring both technical expertise and community input shape this critical undertaking.

County Executive Day emphasized the importance of establishing a comprehensive plan to ensure projects are conducted in the best manner possible to maintain and improve the quality of life for current Rockland residents and future generations.

“The preparation, adoption and use of an updated Comprehensive Plan is one of the highest priorities for this County,” said County Executive Day. “This update is essential to shaping a unified vision for Rockland County as a whole, guiding future sustainable development and investment within the County, and protecting the County’s natural resources for generations of Rocklanders.”

While the TAC will be represented by various County departments, the County Legislature, and the County Executive’s office, the CAC is intended to represent a broad cross-section of the community. This will include school districts and higher education, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, local and regional housing experts, tourism and business representatives, the arts and entertainment community, religious institutions and clergy, local and regional environmental and climate experts, library associations, historic preservation professionals and boards, municipal and community-based organizations serving seniors, youth and economically disadvantaged residents, municipal and community leaders and members of the general public.

If a resident or member of an agency is interested in serving on the CAC, they may send a brief cover letter with resume to rcplan@co.rockland.ny.us by Jan 17, 2025. The intent is for the CAC to meet in February.