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Town of Hempstead
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Melissa Miller

District 3 Council Member2024-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
10:27
Avg per meeting
3:29
Segments
133

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Feb 2026[40]

election

Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but the real financial impact depends on which candidate wins and how they manage the town's budget.

critical↑Oct 2026[18]

Town of Hempstead 2027 Preliminary Budget

The $591.7 million budget freezes property taxes and utilizes approximately $30.4 million in reserve funds.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Operations and Staffing

Compensates the consultant at $63 per hour under a 90-day agreement.

critical→Oct 2026[16]

2027 Tentative Budget and Fiscal Policy

Taxes stay flat, but roughly $30 million of town savings would be spent down and land assets sold to balance the books.

high↑Feb 2026[12]

election campaign

Elections typically trigger town expenditures for polling and administration, though specific campaign budgets remain to be seen.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Roadway Maintenance and Pothole Repair near Schools

Costs limited to signage and possible speed-camera or enforcement administration.

high→Oct 2026[11]

Traffic Safety and LED Stop Signs

Capital costs for purchasing and installing solar-powered LED traffic control signage.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Adoption and amendment of civil service job specifications

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Resolution No. 114 pending before New York State Civil Service Commission

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

upcoming elections

While voting itself is free, the elected officials will make decisions on how your local tax dollars get spent in your community.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District Assessment Roll

District property owners will pay the 2027 levy rates, roughly $90 per $100 of assessed value for homes.

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.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Emergency boarding of vacant and abandoned properties

Boarding costs are charged back to the properties through special assessments.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Handicapped parking designations on residential streets

Signage costs only.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Income limits for partial town tax exemptions

Could change homeowners' property tax bills and the town's exemption-related revenue.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Neighborhood parking and traffic regulations

Mostly administrative costs for new signage and enforcement; no direct fees to residents.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Beechwood 829 Merrick PUD rezoning in Westbury

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

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

Extension of Battery Energy Storage System Moratorium

Potential long-term impacts on municipal emergency services and utility infrastructure.

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Proposed Cat and Dog Litter Registry and Backyard Breeding Ban

Negligible administrative costs absorbed within existing animal shelter and building department operations.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Environmental Concerns Regarding Inwood Materials Terminal

Decisions during term (501)

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