Mayor's Office

The City of Plattsburgh announces the completion of a $17,441,890 serial bond issue, coinciding with a significant upgrade in its credit rating by Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s has elevated the City’s issuer and General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bond ratings from A3 to A2 and improved the City’s Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) rating from MIG 2 to MIG 1. This new rating applies not only to the 2024 bond issue but extends to all outstanding City debt, underscoring enhanced financial health and sound fiscal practices.

The City of Plattsburgh is planning to open an interim “Downtown Transportation Center” that will serve as a hub for regional bus services such as FlixBus (Greyhound) and Trailways. This initiative aims to retain and improve access to affordable and sustainable transportation options for residents, visitors, and travelers.

After several rounds of negotiation, the City of Plattsburgh Mayor’s office and AFSCME union leadership have reached a tentative agreement for a 5-year contract renewal.

The City of Plattsburgh will be hosting an eclipse viewing party at the Plattsburgh City Beach on Monday April 8th from 12:00 - 5:00PM. Join us for a celestial performance by local indie psychedelic rock band, Ursa and the Major Key alongside local food trucks, activities and more!

The Tannen-BOOM community bonfire event has been canceled due to forecasted high winds which pose a public safety concern. Due to staffing and vendor availability, the event will not be rescheduled in 2024.

Plattsburgh City Mayor, Christopher Rosenquest is looking to create a commission to explore the future of the City’s form of government. Currently, the City operates under a “Strong Mayor” model. A Strong Mayor form of government is defined by a Mayor who acts as the Chief Executive Officer as well as the Presiding Officer of the legislative body — in Plattsburgh’s case, the City Common Council.