Council Member (President Pro Tempore)· January 2024 - December 2027
Katie Spain-McLaren
Troy
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- Total speaking time
- 1:59:45
- Avg per meeting
- 5:59
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Top issues during term (20)
USDA wildlife management services contract
Contract cost not stated in the agenda packet.
Regulation of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Systems
No direct cost to taxpayers, but the underlying Flock contract is tied to pending litigation between the council and the mayor.
RPI Child Development Center Proposal
Private investment by RPI into campus childcare infrastructure.
2027 City Budget Proposal and Departmental Review
The proposed 2027 budget outlines projected revenues of approximately $860,737 and expenditures of $624,344.
2026 Budget and Financial Management
Reflects total assets of $441,930, cash reserves of $226,930, and a surplus of $166,843.
American Theatre Redevelopment and Financial Assistance
Involves approximately $7.4 million in private investment and tax exemptions including a PILOT agreement.
Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) and Surveillance
The two-year contract renewal costs approximately $78,000 annually, totaling $156,000.
CY2025 Financial Audit and Property Valuation Review
No direct cost; the audit documents the city's fiscal condition and federal compliance.
Emma Willard School Signage and Campus Branding
Private project costs borne by the applicant, with potential impacts on surrounding property values if historic aesthetics are altered.
Verizon Wireless Cell Tower Installation at 207 Broadway
Private infrastructure investment by Verizon Wireless to improve cellular service capacity in downtown Troy.
Support for state e-moto regulation (S10700)
No direct cost to the city; it's a statement of support for state legislation.
Community Grant Funding Program
$25,000 disbursed in grants funded by expanded budgetary allocations.
Lansingburgh Gateway Workforce Housing Redevelopment
The project represents a multi-million-dollar investment that will utilize state financing programs and grants to spur neighborhood revitalization.
Expansion of The Elliott at Troy Assisted Living Facility
Substantial private capital investment in healthcare and senior care infrastructure.
Local Law No. 4 and Emergency Declaration Reform
Unquantified administrative and potential legal expenses tied to emergency powers.
Police Department Staffing and Promotions
Standard exam administration costs covered by police department recruiting funds.
Freer Park Infrastructure and Restaurant Redevelopment
Funded with remaining ARPA money that must be spent by year's end; the total project is expected to come in under the allocated budget.
2027 water rate increase
Sewer bills are proposed to rise about 7.6%, up roughly 32% since 2025.
King Fuels Waterfront Redevelopment
Funding and asset returns will be determined through site appraisals and project strategies.
Surplus Property Auction Sales
Auction sales bring roughly $780,000 in bids into the city and return parcels to the tax rolls.
Decisions during term (421)
Recorded while Spain-McLaren was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Local Law #3 — ALPR Standards (Veto Override)
Resolution 102 — Landscape Structures Playground Contract (Frear Park)
Ordinance 47 — Transfer of 2026 General Funds (Code Enforcement Salaries)
Ordinance 48 — Auction of City-Owned Parcels
Resolution 97 — Acceptance of 2025 Financial Audit
Resolution 98 — Honoring Gloria M. Steinem
Resolution 99 — USDA Crow-Hazing Contract
Resolution 100 — Supporting Senate Bill S10700 on E-Motos
Resolution 101 — Appointment of Commissioner of Deeds
Resolution No. 102 — Agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for Playground Features
Approval of September 2026 Meeting Minutes
Table 75 Water Plant Road Site Plan Review
Motion to Approve RPI Child Development Center Fails
Table 207 Broadway Wireless Facility
Approve Gate Modification for 272 Hoosick Street
Approve 90-Day Gate Installation Extension with Temporary Barrier
Approve Landscaping Island Extension at 272 Hoosick Street
Classify Elliott at Troy Expansion as Unlisted SEQR Action and Declare Lead Agency
Adoption of Meeting Minutes of September 2026, by Resolution
Resolution No. 96: 2027 Budget Receipt and Public Hearing Schedule
Voting record (35)
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