A number of experts pledged to help the Common Council find an equitable solution to the city's concerns and educate lawmakers on the technology, including SUNY Plattsburgh lecturer Cristian Balan, a cybersecurity and technology expert; Lois Sanchez, a former investment banker and economics professor based in Manhattan; SUNY
Plattsburgh computer science professor Steven Crain; David Bowman, owner of Plattsburgh BTC; and Pillsworth.