LL B for 2020 - Protect Clean Air and Prevent Waste Burning in Albany County - Prevents commercial facilities from burning tires, C&D waste and other garbage as an energy source.
LL C for 2021 - School bus stop arm camera program - Provides free cameras (installation, maintenance, tape review and ticketing) to protect school children by ticketing cars that go around the bus when red lights are flashing.
Decreased taxes all four years of the term while still maintaining high quality services
Adapted to remote meetings while maintaining public engagement during COVID-19 pandemic
Appointed first female Majority Counsel
Volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax exemption (LL B for 2023)
Authorized the purchase of air purifiers for child care and daycare centers in Albany County
Prohibited smoking in common areas of multiple unit dwellings (LL I for 2020)
Authorized the ACCORD program to provide alternative crisis response services to residents in the Hilltowns
Authorized the purchase of air purifiers for K-12 schools in Albany County
Sustainable Technology and Green Energy Act (LL A for 2022)
Adopted the 2021-2025 Capital Plan
Authorized Early Separation Payment Program
Provided funding to the Redistricting Commission
Provided funding to the Advance Albany County Alliance
Funded small business grants through Advance Albany County Alliance
Limited third-party food delivery service fees during declared emergencies (LL J for 2020)
Amended employee rules and regs to provide paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination purposes
Authorized United Tenants of Albany to administer over $9 million in emergency rental assistance funding during COVID-19 pandemic
Reduced redemption period for vacant residential property (LL B for 2021)
Amended employee rules and regs to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday
Passed living wage legislation – providing/encouraging $15 an hour for County employees
Provided bipartisan support to the Restaurant Protection Law
Adopted a pilot youth deer hunting program (LL G for 2021)
Menstrual Equity Policy – menstrual products shall be available in all appropriate County-owned or managed facility restrooms designated female or unisex at no cost to recipients
Requiring testing for PFOA and PFOS in pretreated and leachate waste streams
Crown Amendment – protects against discrimination based on hair texture/style (LL I for 2021)
Electric Scooter and E-Bike Helmet Law (LL H for 2021)
Authorized long term power purchase agreement for 897 Watervliet Shaker Road property 9LL J for 2021)
Amended employee rules and regs to allow up to three years of military service to count toward the 15 years of full-time service necessary to be eligible for health insurance benefits in retirement
Approved the creation of the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund in the budget
Approved the creation of the Capital Reserve Fund in the budget
Amended the longevity payment schedule to increase payment amounts for non-union employees
Lactation room policy for County office buildings
Tree preservation policy for development of County owned parcels
Lulu’s Law for the Promotion of Feline Adoption (LL D for 2022)
Countywide Public Safety Explorers Program
Firearm safety risk disclosure law (LL F for 2022)
Rules for videoconferencing in limited circumstances (LL G for 2022)
Established the Mind Your Health training program to provide certain County employees with mental health first aid training
Regulated the sale of used catalytic converters (LL C for 2022)
Pay equity law – requires employers to provide salary information for jobs (LL E for 2022)
Protected access to health care facilities (LL H for 2022)
Established the DISCOVER program for gun safety and violence reduction efforts
Authorized the submission of application and funding to establish the Albany County Beverage Trail
Banned deadly weapons from County facilities (LL K for 2022)
Provided funding for the Eviction Prevention Intervention Collaborative(EPIC)
Created the Albany County Nature and Historic Preserve System (LL L for 2022)
Adopted the Albany County Code (LL O for 2022)
Exemption for LEED Certification law (LL A for 2023)
Requested to extend closing hours for wine and liquor stores in Albany County during the holiday season
Authorized the purchase of air purifiers for child care and daycare centers in Albany County
Established the Albany County SafeCam Program
Authorized another 50 year lease with the Shaker Heritage Society