New York Record
Town of Hempstead
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Chris Schneider

District 5 Council Member2025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
17:32
Avg per meeting
2:12
Segments
621

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Top issues during term (10)(Development)

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Sale of town-owned properties, including former Capri Motor Inn site

Land sales are expected to bring millions into the budget, but the parcels are gone once sold.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Beechwood 829 Merrick PUD rezoning in Westbury

Large private investment with potential tax-base and traffic impacts not yet quantified.

high↓May 2026[6]

Proposed Boy's High School Dormitory in Woodmere

None directly to the town budget at this stage.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Proposed Westbury Condominium Hotel Rezoning

Project projected to generate approximately $1.975 million in first-year real estate taxes, including $1.35 million for the Uniondale School District.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Nassau Coliseum Hub Stagnation and Gambling

Economic development and potential gaming revenue versus local property values and quality of life.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Historic St. Matthias Church Landmark and Development Pressures in North Bellmore

None.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Spark Car Wash Development in East Meadow

Will bring a dormant commercial property back onto local tax rolls and generate economic activity.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Whaleneck Marina Marine Fueling Station

Private capital investment by the marina operator to upgrade marine fueling infrastructure.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Town-Wide Overdevelopment and Regional Housing Pressures

Influences municipal infrastructure demands, school district capacities, and real estate market pricing.

high↓Dec 2025[0]

redevelopment lawsuit

Property values in the surrounding area could go either way depending on how the lawsuit pans out and what gets built.

Decisions during term (8)

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

approvedOct 5, 2026

Resolution- DOOR contract with Industrial Development Agency

approved6-0Sep 9, 2026

Resolution- Authorizing acceptance of bid for ADA restrooms located at VFW Post 2718 at 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square- TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD - DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- (4 HOLDERS LLC)

approved7-0Jun 9, 2026

Resolution - Authorizing the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Uniondale Community Council, Inc. to provide a grant for service to youth in the unincorporated area of Uniondale – DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

approved7-0Jun 9, 2026

Resolution- Approving and adopting grant agreement between the Town of Hempstead and Long Island Crisis Center, Inc.- DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

approved7-0Mar 10, 2026

Resolution- Authorizing agreement with Nassau County for Community Development Program (51st program year)

approved6-0Feb 10, 2026

Resolution- Authorizing an extension of contract with engineers for on- call engineering services for surveying services – DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- (DE BRUIN ENGINEERING P.C., LIRO ENGINEERS, INC., LKB ENGINEERING)

approved6-0Feb 10, 2026

Resolution- Authorizing the execution of agreement with attorneys for on-call legal services for the Department of Planning & Economic Development - DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BERKMAN, HENOCH, PETERSON & PEDDY P.C.; HARRAS,…

approved6-0Jan 27, 2026

Resolution- Extending time for Sunrise Development, Inc.to secure building permit (s) pursuant to Town Board Resolution No.740-2022– DEPT. OF BUILDINGS

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.