Karen Dunne Kesnig
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 53:37
- Avg per meeting
- 2:59
- Segments
- 734
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Top issues during term (20)
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Support
Multi-million dollar private investments with anticipated local tax revenue generation exceeding $9 million per project.
Commercial and Residential Signage and Variance Approvals
No direct cost to taxpayers; benefits the businesses' visibility.
2027 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets
Debt service is 22% of the budget and shrinking as $65.3 million in debt matures.
Proposed 150-Foot Cell Tower on Whiskey Road
Property values for nearby homes could be negatively impacted by the installation of a commercial monopole.
Accessory Apartment and Small Lot Development Standards
New homes add to the tax base but neighbors worry about density, drainage costs, and property values.
Proposed Subdivision and Demolition at 37 Christian Avenue
Demolition and three new homes would likely raise nearby property values — and property taxes — while residents fear displacement of the descendant community.
Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposal on Montauk Highway
Denial eliminates potential municipal tax revenue and business investment from the cannabis sector at this site.
Adoption of 2027 Tentative Operating and Capital Budgets
Property tax levy of $195.8 million; the town's piece of your tax bill stays under the cap.
Town Resolutions, Bids, and Capital Projects
Involves multi-million dollar bond resolutions and capital plan reallocations.
Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization and Eminent Domain
The town offered 220,000 dollars for parcel acquisition.
Multiple small-lot subdivision applications
Standard application and development fees apply.
Police Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption
Provides targeted property tax relief to qualifying seniors and disabled veterans within the town tax district.
Brookhaven Logistics Final Environmental Impact Statement
Significant private investment and future tax revenue for the town.
Carvana Commercial Use Variance Request
Involves multi-million dollar corporate assets and regional economic activity, though specific municipal revenue impacts were not quantified.
Bully Crew Canine Rescue Facility in Pine Barrens
Utilization of existing properties for specialized community non-profit services with minimal municipal infrastructure burden.
Triangle Park and Stanglewood Commons Retail Developments
Private investment in commercial and residential construction that expands the local tax base.
Accessory Apartment Regulations and Density in Port Jefferson Station
Increased density may impact municipal services and infrastructure maintenance costs.
Floating home special permit renewal, East Patchogue
None to taxpayers.
State Mandates and Long Island Solid Waste Pressure
Unfunded state mandates raise costs for town-provided services; solid waste solutions may carry future costs.
Mount Sinai subdivision and one-acre neighborhood character
Decisions during term (1011)
Recorded while Kesnig was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Close Public Hearing on 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget
Close Public Hearing on Special District Facilities for 2027-2031 Capital Budget
Close Public Hearing on 2027-2031 Preliminary Capital Budget
Frank Corso subdivision variances, Lake Ronkonkoma (Cases 1-2)
Rose Deptola & Cynthia Santornino subdivision, Mount Sinai (Cases 3-4)
Alvarez & Zepeda side-yard variances, Centereach (Case 5)
Steven Marchese finished basement, Selden (Case 6)
Terence Heiniman deck and BBQ variances, Rocky Point (Case 7)
James & Gina Wright pool deck and shed, Medford (Case 9)
Downtime Properties porch variances, Sound Beach (Case 10)
Shultz's Holding Corp. dwelling variances, Centereach (Case 11)
K & T Development Corp. dwelling variances, Centereach (Cases 12-13)
St. Mary A.M.E. Zion Church variances, Medford (Case 14)
JJJ Commercial Boulevard warehouse lot-area variance, Medford (Case 15)
Southport 2013 LLC Home Goods wall sign, Shirley (Case 16)
Axium Associates Middle Island division (Cases 17-18)
Gregory Leonard Setauket subdivision — Lucy Keyes House (Cases 4-6 of 10/21/26)
Martino & Winheim Ronkonkoma four-lot division (Cases 14-17 of 10/21/26)
Homeland Towers/Verizon Middle Island monopole (Cases 16-17 of 10/7/26)
Work-session administrative grants (Romain; Bruno Marata; Clive Living Trust goat cases)
Voting record (993)
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