Michael S. Smith
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:58
- Avg per meeting
- 3:55
- Segments
- 1737
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Budget Process and Sales Tax Distribution
The 2027 county budget sets next year's taxes and services, and legislators now have less time to review it.
Property Disposition and Rehabilitation Projects
Total project cost is estimated at $5.6 million, with a requested net exemption value of $2,856,000 over a 20-year PILOT.
election information
This doesn't cost you anything directly, but running early voting sites uses local taxpayer funds.
election results
No immediate taxpayer costs, though campaign fundraising and future county administration policies could impact local spending down the line.
County Annual Financial Audit and Process Findings
Stale checks were once over half a million dollars; now under $100,000 remains to be resolved.
Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program
Affects the distribution of grant funds for home repairs like roof replacements.
Chemung County Airport Lease Controversy and Transparency
The land lease would generate roughly $65,000 annually for the airport and county, while returning a valuable property to the tax rolls.
Downtown Mixed-Use Building Redevelopment & Pilot
Contemplates a 10-year uniform tax exemption policy (UTEP) PILOT for the downtown location.
American Rescue Plan Fund Expenditure Status
Federal relief funds must be fully obligated and spent before expiration.
Sewer District Scale of Charges and Debt Repayment
Overall project totals $275 million with significant state and federal grant offsets.
Recurrent Energy HB1 Solar Project & Big Flats Impact Fee
Potential land acquisition and lease revenue for the agency if the project proves feasible.
County Capital Improvements and Bond Authorizations
Authorizes multi-million dollar bond issuances for essential county infrastructure and facility upgrades.
Short-Term Rental Registration and Occupancy Tax
Uncollected occupancy tax from short-term rentals could be recovered once the audit begins in 2027.
Lecom Center Redevelopment Success
Returns property to the tax rolls and generates sales tax revenue.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Approximately $11.4 million funded largely through FAA grants.
election turnout
Keeping early voting sites open longer doesn't come cheap, which means extra taxpayer dollars are funding these extended operations.
2025 Room Tax Distribution
Allocation of over $500,000 in room tax revenues to local tourism and non-profit partners.
2027 CCRC Operating Budget
Total revenues and expenditures are balanced at $10,000 for the 2027 fiscal year.
CCIDA 2027 Proposed Budget
Establishes the agency's operational spending and revenue targets at $815,000 for fiscal year 2027.
New Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Elmira
Aimed at reducing community healthcare costs through increased federal reimbursements.
Decisions during term (271)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of October 13, 2026 minutes
Accept communications 1101-1109
Accept committee reports
Combine resolutions 26-408 through 26-488
Approve preferred agenda
Resolutions 26-430 through 26-458 (airport, sewer, health, social services)
Resolution 26-446 (Board of Elections / NTS Status Services) sent back to committee
Resolutions 26-459 and 26-460 (nursing facility payments; 2027 budget review)
Resolutions 26-461 through 26-475 (airport bids, purchases)
Resolutions 26-476 through 26-482 (staffing, health insurance, union agreement)
Resolutions 26-483 through 26-486 (public hearings called)
Resolutions 26-487 and 26-488 (hazard mitigation plan; Operation Greenlight)
Resolutions 1-4: budget review, public hearing, and EFPR audit agreements
Resolution 5: sales tax agreement with City of Elmira (13th Amendment) postponed
Resolution 6: community development fund disbursements
Aviation Committee De-icing Bids and Project Approvals
Buildings and Grounds Committee Maintenance Agreements
Health and Human Services Committee Burial Policy Tabled
Multi-Services Committee Sewer Change Orders and IT Agreements
Personnel Committee Insurance Rates and Staffing Approvals
Voting record (26)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution 26-446 (Board of Elections / NTS Status Services) sent back to committee
Initial Resolution for Evan Hill Properties, LLC Project
Resolutions 26-382 through 26-388: Contracts, Grants, and Agreements
Resolutions 26-389 and 26-390: Airport Real Property Acquisition and Budget Amendment
Resolutions 26-391 through 26-394: Bids and Purchasing Agreements
Resolutions 26-395 and 26-396: Staffing Plan Changes
Resolution 26-397: Transit Title VI Program Approval
Resolutions 26-316 through 26-348 (Contracts, Grants, and Agreements)
Resolutions 26-349 through 26-352 (Capital Program & Property Sales)
Resolutions 26-353 through 26-361 (Bids, Purchases, and Rescissions)
Resolutions 26-362 through 26-364 (Appointments & Staffing)
Resolutions 26-365 through 26-367 (Comprehensive Plan and Sewer Project)
Site Access Agreement for Amazon (Project Milo)
Initial Resolution for Reedman-Edger HB1 LLC (Hammocks at Big Flats)
Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Agreements
Abstained on dental contract number four.