On June 2nd, 1791, the very first meeting of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors took place at Mead’s Tavern in Stillwater. Earlier that year, the New York State Legislature passed a law creating Saratoga County by carving out an area from Albany County. At that time, the new county was divided between four towns, Ballstown, Halfmoon, Stillwater and Saratoga.

Over the course of 230 years, many things have changed in county government. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meets once a month rather than only twice a year. The Board consists of 23 Supervisors, a far cry from the 4?present at the first meeting.

At this meeting, we will look at some changes in the structure of government in the county including a County Administrator and weighted voting, and at the last time the County looked at possible changes in County Government.

We will hear from the Association of Counties representative about other options available in NY State and from two women who have worked on County Charters in Albany County and Montgomery County in recent years.

Join us at our virtual meeting to examine how our County is governed and some other options we might pursue. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking this registration link . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.