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Deborah J. Babbitt Henry

Town Supervisor, SpringwaterJanuary 2012 to January 2028 (month-level start: January 2012 per county Board of Supervisors page for the Springwater Town Supervisor; month-level end: January 2028, two-year town supervisor term since this town had a supervisor race in both 2021 and 2023 per Livingston County Board of Elections certified results)

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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[50]

2027 Livingston County Budget

Town and village property taxpayers share the $1.03 million cost, with each municipality's bill shifting slightly up or down from 2026.

medium→Aug 2026[22]

Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Parcels

No direct cost; creates predictability in the foreclosure and auction calendar.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

New EMS Ambulance Purchase

$200,000 in state grant funding, no new local cost.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

County tourism marketing campaign

Baseline promotional funding is built into the 2027 tourism budget, with additional grant funding sought to expand placements.

high↑Aug 2026[12]

Interoperable Communications Agreement with Allegany County

Fully state-funded, 0% local share.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Leicester regional water supply expansion

Up to $5.46 million, all from settlement funds, so no hit to the local tax levy.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Broadband buildout costs climbing

No local share — the remediation is 100% grant funded.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Agricultural District Modifications (303-B Additions)

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Replacement Ambulance Purchase

$185,000 from the capital improvement purchase fund.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Assistant County Attorney position for Social Services merger

The new position carries a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 on the county salary schedule.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

PILOT Agreements with Avon Bess A and Avon Bess B LLC

PILOT agreements change the amount of property tax revenue collected on the affected parcels.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Health Department WIC Staffing and Preparedness Grant

$1,052,099 in federal grant funds; the two WIC positions shift existing employees into newly created roles.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Unemployment insurance system transition

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

New Disabled Veterans Exemption

Could reduce property tax revenue slightly while cutting tax bills for eligible disabled veterans.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Climate Smart Communities participation rejected

No direct cost identified — grant-funded participation with no local share.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Winter road maintenance agreement with Ontario County

The contract costs $3,696, fully budgeted in the county highway budget.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Auditorium upgrade engineering funding

$17,589.94 transferred from existing budgeted funds, not new money.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Mental health staffing shortage

A $275 weekly stipend for the interim director until a permanent appointment.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

2026 budget process underway

The 2027 county budget — and ultimately the property tax levy — is being shaped now.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Lead poisoning prevention awareness

$202,100 annually for five years, fully state funded.

Decisions during term (294)

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

Voting record (32)

0 yes4 no28 abstained

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AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an Administrative Services Agreement for the Livingston County Planning Department, and any futur

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Office for the Aging, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #9A dated September 9, 2026 in the total amount of $3,461,719.88.

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with NYSDOT to address the needed adjustment to the expenditure amou

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contracts for the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, and any

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the 2026 Salary Schedule is amended as follows: ...

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future amendments to s

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

to move the Preferred Agenda

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future amendments

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Department of Health, and any future

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contracts for the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development, an

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contract for the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development, and

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following contract, and any amendments to said contract, which is determined to be the most q

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the following contractor is hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bidder and, if applicable, the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute a co

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the following grant award contracts for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and any future am

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested transfers per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Administrato

AbstainedSep 9, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Sheriff's Office is hereby authorized to purchase from DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc. of 127 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205, one (1) new Chevrolet Tahoe for a total cost no

AbstainedAug 26, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi

AbstainedAug 26, 2026

RESOLVED, that the 2026 Salary Schedule is amended as follows: County Attorney: • Create one (1) full-time Assistant County Attorney position at the salary range of $90,000.00-$120,000.00 on the Salar

AbstainedAug 26, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #8B dated August 26, 2026 in the total amount of $3,219,478.55.

AbstainedAug 26, 2026

RESOLVED, that the salary range for the full-time Deputy Director of Community Mental Health Services shall be $82,000.00-$103,000.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that a portion of Resolution No. 2026

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Climate Smart Communities certification application

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Climate Smart Communities pledge adoption

Voted noAug 4, 2026

approve the foregoing resolution

Voted noAug 4, 2026

approve the foregoing resolution

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

to present the Preferred Agenda

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

RESOLVED, that the 2026 Department Head Salary Schedule is amended as follows: Personnel Department Appoint Emily A. Stephenson of 406 Haverling Street, Bath, NY 14810 as Personnel Officer acting as H

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors approves the Abstract of Claims #3B dated March 25, 2026 in the total amount of $4,487,450.09.

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

RESOLVED, that the following contractor is hereby accepted as the lowest responsible bidder and, if applicable, the Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute a co

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Livingston County Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the requested Budget Amendments per the Budget Amendment entries that have been approved by the Livingston County Admi