Dannielle Hille
About
Dannielle Hille's platform focuses heavily on local development issues, specifically advocating for residents' concerns regarding major infrastructure projects like the intercity bus terminal.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureCalled for a pause and reconsideration regarding the proposed Albany intercity bus terminal.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 10:33
- Avg per meeting
- 2:07
- Segments
- 131
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Tentative Annual Budget
Any additions or deletions adopted would change the size of the 2027 county budget and potentially the tax levy.
MVP Arena Operations and Management Agreement
About $5.5 million for the electrical contract alone, paid through county bonds.
County Building Naming and Dedication Policy
None — this is a procedural policy with no spending attached.
Electric Scooter and E-Bike Safety Regulations
Fines for helmet violations start only after a first offense, with waivers available for economic hardship; no overall cost estimate was given.
Clothing Sales Tax Exemption
Unknown — the administration is still analyzing the revenue impact.
County Justice Agency Staffing and Vacancies
$100,000 moved between grant-funded lines — no net county cost.
Roadway Safety Guiderail Project
County share is about 5% of a $1.54 million project — roughly $77,000.
Eviction Prevention and Housing Assistance
Funded through county and state agreements; exact totals not stated at the meeting.
Priority Hiring for County-Assisted Housing Developments
Could add compliance and reporting costs for developers receiving county housing funds; no direct county cost identified.
Board of Elections Mandates and Equipment Upgrades
Includes an estimated $2.9 million equipment expense for state-mandated ballot marking devices.
Albany County Agricultural District No. 3 Review
Minimal impact on county administrative costs, potentially affecting agricultural property tax assessments.
Rural broadband expansion
Funded by a state Empire State Development grant; county-administered disbursements.
ballot initiatives
The exact costs or tax impacts will depend on the specifics of each initiative, which are detailed in the full guide.
Central Warehouse demolition funding
Reallocates federal pandemic-relief dollars already committed to the demolition project; no new county money is stated.
Sheriff's Office budget amendments
Funded through a mix of county budget amendments and state grants; itemized costs are in the resolution materials.
Disposition of tax-foreclosed properties
Properties return to productive use and the property tax rolls.
Winter Road Salt Procurement
Pricing set through the New York State OGS cooperative salt contract; figures not read at the meeting.
State Office of Mental Health Pass-Through Funding
$62,465 each in 100 percent state pass-through funding.
Assigned Counsel Discovery Software
Over $1.4 million in state money with no county match required.
Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail Pocket Park Grant
$207,000 plus a $41,000 contingency, funded through a state CIGP grant.
Decisions during term (816)
Recorded while Hille was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 339A — Naming and Dedication Policy for County-Owned Buildings
Resolution 414 — Confirming the Appointment of the Public Defender
Resolution 377 — Heritage Lane Sidewalk Contract (Peter Luizzi and Brothers)
Resolution 417 — Stewart's Shops License Agreement, 309 Delaware Avenue
Resolutions 373–425 (except as noted) — Routine Approvals
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A POCKET PARK AT THE HELDERBERG-HUDSON RAIL TRAIL
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ECKERT MECHANICAL, INC. REGARDING MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GIL ETHIER ALBANY COUNTY ATHLETIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER BOILER PLANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MORTON SALT, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR THE 2026-2027 WINTER SEASON
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 165 FOR 2024 REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THALER REILLY WILSON ARCHITECTURE & PRESERVATION, LLP FOR THE STEDMAN HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE ROADWAY SAFETY PROJECT FOR INSTALLATION OF GUIDERAILS
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MID-STATE INDUSTRIES, LLC REGARDING THE GIL ETHIER ALBANY COUNTY ATHLETIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY REGARDING THE PRESCHOOL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
AUTHORIZING VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE APPROVED FOSTER CARE PROVIDER SERVICES
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL PREVENTION SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN REGARDING SPECIALTY PREVENTION SERVICES - PARENT CARE PROGRAM
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH REGARDING THE HOME RUN PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION SERVICES
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY ALLIANCE OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL PREVENTION SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH REGARDING THE PROVISION OF THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM
AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION REGARDING PREVENTION, SUPERVISION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER REGARDING THE PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVING THROUGH HARD-WORK PROGRAM
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