New York Record
Town of Clifton Park
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Zabed Manir

Councilmember2024-01-01–2027-12-31 (N.Y. Town Law § 24: January 1 start, December 31 end; elected Nov 2023 per Saratoga County BOE)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:06:11
Avg per meeting
7:53
Segments
2252

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[46]

Investigation of Personnel Complaints and Information Leaks

Taxpayer-funded legal fees, an investigation, and a raise for the Deputy Town Attorney drew public criticism.

high↑Mar 2026[31]

Municipal Budget, Fiscal Health, and Staff Compensation

Sets the stage for next year's town budget and tax levy.

high↑Apr 2026[31]

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Existing STR operators keep their businesses under the grandfather clause; new investors are restricted to primary residences.

high↑Mar 2026[26]

Cable Television Franchise Renewal and Telecommunications Infrastructure

Residents like Ms. Jimenez pay for two internet services because neither is reliable.

high↑Jun 2026[24]

East Side Drive Water Project Grant Application

Homeowners in the Eastside Drive area will see lower hookup costs thanks to the $2.3 million grant.

critical↑Feb 2026[23]

Town Ethics Board Composition and Legal Disputes

The new clerk's office position was created without a budget line, according to a resident.

high↑Mar 2026[21]

Solar Energy System Regulations and Steering Committee

Could delay solar development but no direct town cost identified.

high↓Aug 2026[19]

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption

Town officials estimated negligible fiscal impact on municipal tax revenues, mirroring county projections of roughly 0.2%.

critical↓Apr 2026[18]

Concrete Batch Plant Moratorium and Outside Legal Expenses

Potential litigation costs if the moratorium process is challenged or mishandled.

critical↑Oct 2026[15]

Sexual harassment investigation of Town Attorney Kevin Dailey

The investigation cost taxpayers up to roughly $10,000 (about 30 hours at $315/hour), and Dailey has threatened litigation that could cost more.

critical↑Oct 2026[13]

Town Official Work Hours and FOIL Requests

The town incurred costs for professional legal and investigative services.

high↓Mar 2026[12]

CSEA Litigation Settlement

No spending cap was stated; residents warned costs could run tens of thousands of dollars on top of the town's roughly $300,000 annual legal budget.

high↓Oct 2026[12]

Kratom Sales Prohibition

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Regulation of Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) on Town Roads and Trails

The trails plan is seen by the Supervisor as money that could instead fund actual trail projects.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

Maxwell Road safety near new kindergarten

Modest sign installation costs from the highway budget.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Town-Wide Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan

Town will collect a per-day license fee; amount to be set in the license.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Water authority online billing privacy

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Park West PDD amendment hearing scheduled

Public road dedication could shift maintenance costs to the Town.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

State Police presence and public safety building

The town provides the space rent-free but maintains the building, including a $5,904 emergency heat exchanger repair.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

State stormwater mandate and catch basin inspections

Up to $60,000 from the General Fund drainage repairs engineering budget.

Decisions during term (321)

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

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Amendment to October meeting minutes

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 326 of 2026 — Park West PDD local law

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 327 of 2026 — State Police memorandum of understanding

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolutions 328–330 — re-levy of delinquent sewer and water charges

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 331 of 2026 — re-levy of property maintenance costs

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolutions 332–333 — Old Knott Farm and River Crest sewer re-levies

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 334 of 2026 — public safety building flooring

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 335 of 2026 — Mohawk Landing boardwalk replacement

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 336 of 2026 — emergency heat exchanger repair

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 337 of 2026 — Maxwell Road safety study

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 338 of 2026 — solar moratorium public hearing

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 339 of 2026 — boundary line adjustment, 53 Michelle Drive

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 340 of 2026 — Blue J Way stormwater parcel

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 341 of 2026 — seasonal tax office clerks

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 342 of 2026 — Harvest Circle farmers market at Clifton Common

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Approval of previous meeting minutes

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of October 6, 2026 Town Board minutes

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 305 of 2026 — Spectrum cable franchise renewal (10 years)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 306 of 2026 — Public hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 307 of 2026 — Accept dedication of Brooke Court, Tanner Road Subdivision

Voting record (503)

489 yes14 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Amendment to October meeting minutes

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 326 of 2026 — Park West PDD local law

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 327 of 2026 — State Police memorandum of understanding

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolutions 328–330 — re-levy of delinquent sewer and water charges

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 331 of 2026 — re-levy of property maintenance costs

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolutions 332–333 — Old Knott Farm and River Crest sewer re-levies

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 334 of 2026 — public safety building flooring

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 335 of 2026 — Mohawk Landing boardwalk replacement

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 336 of 2026 — emergency heat exchanger repair

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 337 of 2026 — Maxwell Road safety study

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 338 of 2026 — solar moratorium public hearing

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 339 of 2026 — boundary line adjustment, 53 Michelle Drive

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 340 of 2026 — Blue J Way stormwater parcel

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 341 of 2026 — seasonal tax office clerks

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Resolution 342 of 2026 — Harvest Circle farmers market at Clifton Common

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution to adopt a Local Law to amend the §73-33 and §208-7 of the Town Code to define and regulate short-term rentals in the Town of Clifton Park.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution accepting an offer of dedication of Brooke Court, parcels of land, and related sewer easements within the Tanner Road Subdivision.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

approve the Town Board minutes of the October 6, 2026, as presented.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution scheduling a public hearing to consider the 2027 Preliminary Budget.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution to accept the Eagle Scout proposal for construction and installation of one (1) Gaga Pit at Clifton Common from Eagle Scout candidate Warren Rude.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution to authorize paving of the parking lot of Kinns Road Park.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution creating the Project Advisory Committee for the Town of Clifton Park Community Trails Connectivity and Active Transportation Bike/Ped Network Plan Project and appointing the Committee.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing M.A. Schafer Construction, Inc. to supply and install playground equipment in the George T. Smith Park, Longkill II Park District.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution awarding the bid for uniform rentals and service for all Town employees, and for red shop rags and floor mats for multiple locations in the Town of Clifton Park, to sole bidder Unifirst C

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the renewal of a Cable Television Franchise to Spectrum Northeast, LLC. in the Town of Clifton Park, County of Saratoga, New York.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution scheduling a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Park West PDD.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the re-naming of the Friends of Grooms Tavern to be Friends of Heritage Square at Grooms Corners.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

amend to include James Ruhl to the list of volunteers

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution to amend Resolution No. 210 of 2026 relating to the certification of Retirement days for elected and appointed officials.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the retainment of MJ Engineering for professional services related to collecting catch basin inspection information required under NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater D

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) Billy Goat P2000 Stand-on Blowers from All Seasons Equipment, Inc. for use by the Buildings & Grounds Department.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) Toro 52-inch Grandstand HD+ Turbo Force mowers from Grassland Equipment under Sourcewell Contract.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing a supplemental agreement with Greenman-Pedersen Inc Engineering (GPI) for the NYS 146/146A Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Improvements Project, Transportation Improvements Proj

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign and execute an engineering proposal with Environmental Design Partnership, LLP (EDP) for professional services related to a culvert replacement project

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign and execute an engineering proposal from KB Engineering, P.C. for professional services related to wetland permit technical assistance for the Barney Ro

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution to authorize professional planning services to update the solar zoning working with the Solar Energy Steering Committee and the Town of Clifton Park.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to hire Justin Rogers as a Motor Equipment Operators in the Highway Department.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

a resolution awarding the contract to PennGriff Construction, Inc. for roofing repairs at the Highway Department Salt Storage Shed.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of October 6, 2026 Town Board minutes

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 305 of 2026 — Spectrum cable franchise renewal (10 years)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 306 of 2026 — Public hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 307 of 2026 — Accept dedication of Brooke Court, Tanner Road Subdivision

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 308 of 2026 — Public hearing on Park West PDD amendments

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 309 of 2026 — Local Law No. 14 of 2026 regulating short-term rentals

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 310 of 2026 — Rename Friends of Grooms Tavern

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 311 of 2026 — Amend Resolution No. 210 (retirement standard workdays)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 312 of 2026 — MJ Engineering catch basin inspection contract (up to $60,000)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of October 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Resolution No. 305 of 2026 — Renewal of Spectrum cable television franchise

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