Councilmember, Ward One· 2026-2027
Lastar Gorton
Beacon
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- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 32:07
- Avg per meeting
- 2:18
- Segments
- 417
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget
The 2027 budget will determine next year's property taxes and how much the city spends on safety and recreation services.
Short-Term Rental Regulations Review
Could affect rental income for hosts and enforcement costs for the city.
Fishkill Creek Development District Zoning Updates
Zoning changes could influence future development and tax base along the Fishkill Creek corridor.
Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Penalties
Potential fines ranging from $500 to $15,000+ per offense, plus civil penalties up to $50,000 for chronic violators.
Variance Extension for Beekman Street Mixed-Use Development
None for the city.
Unauthorized Construction Deviations at 364 Main Street
Potential remediation costs for the developer to alter unapproved building elements.
Building Height and Retaining Wall Variances at 393-397 Fishkill Avenue
Private investment in commercial and residential mixed-use construction along the Fishkill corridor.
Fishkill Creek Development District Zoning Amendments
Redevelopment of underutilized industrial parcels along Fishkill Creek is expected to generate new tax revenue and tourism activity.
Flock Safety Cameras and Privacy Concerns
The current contract with Flock Safety costs $15,000 annually under a five-year agreement.
Revised FMLA Leave Policy for City Employees
FMLA leave is unpaid, with accrued paid leave used concurrently; direct fiscal impact is limited.
Driveway Variance Request at 39 Masters Place
None for the city beyond standard application processing fees.
Falconer Street Home Addition Setback Relief
None.
Setback Variances and Accessory Dwelling Unit at 60 Dennings Avenue
None to city finances.
Board of Assessment Review Appointments
None directly from the appointments, but board members oversee assessment reviews affecting property tax distribution.
road construction
You might get hit with expensive towing and impound fees if you forget to move your car.
Anderson Street Residential Subdivision
New single-family homes will increase property tax revenues while adding minor incremental demands on municipal water and sewer services.
Pedestrian Easement Modification at 18-20 West Main Street
The property owner pays the city's planning, legal, and engineering fees for reviewing the request.
193-195 Main Street project timeline
60 Union Street church subdivision
Howland Avenue seven-lot subdivision
The developer bears infrastructure costs, but the new road and utilities become city-maintained assets.
Decisions during term (261)
Recorded while Gorton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Driveway Variances for 39 Masters Place
Continuation of Public Hearing for 28 Barrett Place
Approval of Shed Setback Variances for 145 Sargent Avenue
Approval of Six-Month Extension for 1064 Wolcott Avenue
Approval of October 5, 2026 Minutes
Resolution No. 82 - Appointing David Murphy to Motor Equipment Operator
Resolution No. 83 - Appointing Mary Timms to Senior Typist
Resolution No. 84 - Certifying Base Proportions for 2026 Assessment
Resolution No. 85 - Authorizing Settlement of Prospect Realty Tax Certiorari
Resolution No. 86 - Authorizing Settlement of 487 Main Street LLC Tax Certiorari
Resolution No. 87 - Authorizing Bond Issuance for Mount Beacon Water Storage Tank
Resolution No. 88 - Authorizing Bond Issuance for Highway Department Track Loader
Resolution No. 89 - Authorizing Bond Issuance for Utility Maintenance Truck
Resolution No. 90 - Authorizing Bond Issuance for High Lift Pump No. 4
Resolution No. 91 - Authorizing Bond Issuance for Liquid Waste Screening Equipment
Resolution No. 92 - Adopting Local Law No. 5 of 2026 Concerning Code Penalties
Resolution No. 93 - Setting a Public Hearing for the 2027 Proposed Budget
October 5, 2026 Minutes
Approval of July 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 Minutes
Amended Site Plan Approval - 393 & 397 Fishkill Avenue and 7 Conklin Street
Voting record (10)
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