District 2 Council Member· 2024-2027
Edward Scott
North Hempstead
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 2:06:21
- Avg per meeting
- 3:57
- Segments
- 2066
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Stray Cat Population and Shelter Services
Ongoing allocation of state grants and town capital funds for animal shelter improvements.
Front Yard Fencing and Traffic Safety in Manhasset
Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and potential modifications.
Town-Wide Master Plan Update
Professional services contract cost as specified in agreement TNH318-2026.
Place of Worship Expansion and Parking Variances
Involves property tax exemption status and community development in Westbury.
Port Washington Detached Garage and Prior Violations
Homeowners face substantial municipal fines for historical building permit errors.
administrative appointment
No immediate financial impact is tied to this administrative appointment, though future development decisions could affect local property values.
social media policy
It keeps using taxpayer-funded town mailers and social media as free political advertising for whoever is currently in charge.
legal dispute
Your tax dollars are funding courtroom fees and legal defense instead of fixing local potholes or parks.
Infrastructure and Utility Pole Removal
None directly impacting town operating funds.
legal fees
Your local taxes are taking a direct hit to pay for these mounting legal defense costs.
legal defense
Your local property taxes are now going straight toward expensive legal fees instead of community services.
Capital Improvement Bond Authorizations
Total bonding authorizations exceed $13 million, impacting town debt service.
Hillside Islamic Center Litigation Settlement
Involves significant legal fees and settlement costs borne by taxpayers.
administrative appointments
These positions are standard town payroll salaries funded by local taxpayer dollars.
building department reforms
You'll save money by cutting down the months of waiting and expensive delays typically caused by slow permit approvals.
FAA airspace lawsuit
Taxpayers are funding a legal battle against the federal government, with no immediate guarantee of lower noise or refunded peace and quiet.
settlement agreement
While exact figures weren't highlighted, settling now saves taxpayers from funding any more of this dragging court battle.
civil rights lawsuit
Local taxpayers are on the hook for expensive legal defense costs, with the potential for steep settlements or court-ordered payouts if the town loses.
bond rating
You save money because the town's low borrowing costs prevent the need for property tax hikes.
town board appointment
No immediate impact on your wallet, though future budget votes could see shifted priorities.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Scott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES AND SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE AND SERVICES.
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OPERATING ACCOUNTS IN THE GENERAL FUND AND HIGHWAY FUND ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL BUDGETS TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RESERVE FUNDS FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF A SHORT TERM LOAN FROM THE TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Adopt Town General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund Budgets
Amend Chapter 1 (General Provisions)
Short-Term Loan from Town Outside Village Fund to General Fund
Voting record (11)(General)
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