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District 3 Council Member· 2022-2029

Dennis J. Walsh

North Hempstead

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
35
Total speaking time
5:46:36
Avg per meeting
9:54
Segments
5090

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[33]

2027 Tentative Budget Presentation

No tax increase this year, but reserve spending of roughly $25 million over two years could set up a fiscal squeeze in 2028.

high→Jan 2025[32]

Stray Cat Population and Shelter Services

Ongoing allocation of state grants and town capital funds for animal shelter improvements.

critical↑May 2025[29]

Commercial Parking Lot Expansion into Residential District

Substantial real estate value and municipal tax generation implications.

high↑Jan 2025[27]

Residential Development and Floor Area Limits

Property values for surrounding historic homes could be impacted by out-of-scale construction.

critical↓Jan 2025[25]

Residential Zoning Variances

Property value adjustments and permit fees associated with residential construction.

high↑Sep 2025[22]

Port Washington Parking District and Muni Meters

Parking enforcement fines projected up about $80,000 (10%) in 2027.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Long Island Nets Practice Facility Agreement

Generates revenue for the town through the practice facility agreement.

high↑May 2025[20]

Commercial Parking and Signage Standards

Permits business investments and storefront improvements along major commercial corridors.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Special District Operations at Sunset Park

Involves special district tax levies and maintenance expenditures.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Special District Budget Oversight and Taxation

Impacts special district tax levies for local property owners.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Omega Diner Parking and Expansion

Impacts local business viability and property configuration values.

medium↑Feb 2025[16]

Honorary Street Designation for Detective Charles Vroom

Costs limited to honorary street sign fabrication and installation.

high↓Apr 2025[16]

Redevelopment of 200 Hillside Avenue Service Station

Private capital investment replacing long-vacant commercial property and generating local tax revenue.

critical↑Sep 2025[14]

2026 Town Budget Introduction

Impacts all town taxpayers through upcoming 2026 property tax levies and special district fees.

low↓Apr 2025[14]

Front Porch Encroachment Legalization in Port Washington

Homeowner avoids $20,000 to $25,000 in restructuring costs.

medium↓Jan 2026[14]

Permeable Front-Yard Paving & Traffic Safety

None on public funds.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Front Yard Fencing and Traffic Safety in Manhasset

Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and potential modifications.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Community Advocacy and Political Rhetoric

critical↑May 2025[12]

Sidewalk Repair and Infrastructure Maintenance

Adding a second tree crew would require new trucks, equipment and permanent salaries the current budget does not fund.

high↓Nov 2025[11]

Town Mailers Ethics Regulations

Potential savings on municipal mailing costs during pre-election periods.

Decisions during term (825)

Recorded while Walsh was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 28, 2026

Motion to amend the 2027 preliminary budgets (special district and town updates)

tabledVoted yes4-3Oct 28, 2026

Table Item 2 — Special District 2027 budgets

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 28, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 495-2026 — public hearing on 2027 sewer district assessment rolls

tabledOct 22, 2026

Certificate of Appropriateness for 142 Willow Street

approvedOct 22, 2026

Certificate of Appropriateness for 100 Huntington Rd

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Appeal #21887 - Louis Chang

tabledOct 21, 2026

Appeal #21888 - Anthony & Cristina Antonelli

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Appeal #21889 - Christopher Kohlios

tabledOct 21, 2026

Appeal #21890 - Georgia Pamboris

tabledOct 21, 2026

Appeal #21891 - W.K.T. Associates, Inc (Omega Diner)

tabledOct 21, 2026

Appeal #21892 - Luisa Stasi (Road Work Ahead)

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Local Law Amending Port Washington Public Parking District

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Honorary Street Name Designation for Detective Charles Vroom Road

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Ordinance Affecting North Street, New Hyde Park

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Ordinance Affecting Pond Hill Road, Great Neck

approvedVoted yes4-3Oct 13, 2026

Resolution Certifying Completion of Review of Tentative Budget and Setting Public Hearing

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Software Maintenance and Support Services

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Long Island Nets for Yes We Can Center Practice Facility

tabledOct 7, 2026

Appeal #21879 - Gina Aharonoff (2 Colgate Rd.)

tabledOct 7, 2026

Appeal #21880 - Todd Sweberg (57 Allenwood Rd.)

Voting record (1316)

1302 yes12 no2 abstained

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Voted yesOct 28, 2026

A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS OF THE BELGRAVE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT, THE GREAT NECK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE PORT WASHINGTON WATER

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Motion to amend the 2027 preliminary budgets (special district and town updates)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Close public hearing on Item 1 — General Fund and Town Outside Village budgets

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Table Item 2 — Special District 2027 budgets

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 495-2026 — public hearing on 2027 sewer district assessment rolls

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Christine Liu.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Christine Liu.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Dennis Walsh.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Mariann Dalimonte.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Local Law Amending Port Washington Public Parking District

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Honorary Street Name Designation for Detective Charles Vroom Road

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance Affecting North Street, New Hyde Park

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance Affecting Pond Hill Road, Great Neck

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution Certifying Completion of Review of Tentative Budget and Setting Public Hearing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Software Maintenance and Support Services

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Long Island Nets for Yes We Can Center Practice Facility

Thanking the Nets for inclusivity and the Parks Commissioner.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Robert Troiano. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A Motion was made by Jennifer DeSena. The Motion Passed by a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.

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