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City Council President (At-Large)· January 2024 - December 2027

Sue Steele

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
5:42:12
Avg per meeting
13:41
Segments
5794

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

medium↑Oct 2026[40]

USDA wildlife management services contract

Contract cost not stated in the agenda packet.

high↓Jun 2026[18]

Local Law No. 4 and Emergency Declaration Reform

Unquantified administrative and potential legal expenses tied to emergency powers.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Police Department Staffing and Promotions

Standard exam administration costs covered by police department recruiting funds.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

E-moto and electric off-highway motorcycle regulation

No direct city cost; it's a statement of support for state-level regulation.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Mayoral Emergency Powers Veto Override

None.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Temporary Animal Shelter Operations and Regional Stray Animal Surge

Reduces animal sheltering contract costs compared to previous vendor arrangements.

high↑Jan 2026[6]

Local Policing and Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)

None directly associated with municipal operations.

high↓Oct 2026[6]

Fire Safety and Smoke Detector Maintenance

Potential future budget allocations for fire prevention campaigns and equipment.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Temporary Firefighter Positions

Funding for three temporary firefighter positions will come from existing public safety personnel budgets.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Eligible lists for Fire Lieutenant, Appraisal Aide, and Equipment Repair Supervisor

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Fire Lieutenant promotional eligible list amendment

high↓May 2026[2]

Fifth Avenue and Columbus Square Neighborhood Safety and Deterioration

Potential costs for physical infrastructure improvements such as fencing and lighting.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

police oversight

Doesn't look like there's any direct hit to your wallet right now, since this is just about board talks and accountability.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Police Department Technology and Grant Funding

Includes a $125,000 DASNY SAM grant and state GIVE grant funding.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Fire Department Fleet Upgrades

The purchase requires $50,000, which will be funded through upcoming budget adjustments.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Police Tactical Team Mutual Aid Agreement

Covered within existing police department operational budgets.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.