Community Voices
Letters, opinions, and perspectives from Penn Yan and Yates County residents.
About This Section
Community Voices is an open forum for Penn Yan and Yates County residents to share letters, opinions, and community perspectives. All submissions must be factual, in good faith, and signed with the author's real name. PennYanCitizens.com reserves the right to edit for length and clarity.
Submit a Letter
To submit a community letter or opinion:
Use our contact form → /about/contact
Include your full name and town of residence
Maximum 500 words
Anonymous submissions are not accepted
We aim to publish within 5 business days
Submissions may be edited for length and clarity
Submission Guidelines
Real Name Required
All published letters must include the author's full name and town of residence
Factual Content
Opinions are welcome; false factual claims will not be published
No Personal Attacks
Critique policy and decisions, not individuals personally
500 Word Limit
Keep letters focused and concise