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Town of Manlius
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Brett Edkins

Town Councilor2026-05-27–2026-12-31 (appointed by Town Board motion May 27, 2026, effective May 27, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, to fill the vacancy left by Sara Bollinger's move to Supervisor; oath administered by Town Clerk that day; Town Law § 24: terms end December 31)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
1:42
Avg per meeting
1:42
Segments
35

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Top issues during term (11)(Taxes Budget)

high↑Aug 2026[40]

2027 Town Budget

Preliminary townwide rate around $4.15 per $1,000 in villages; police contract and health insurance figures still unresolved.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027

Doesn't raise taxes by itself, but allows the proposed levy to run roughly 5% above the cap — about $5 per $1,000 of assessed value.

medium↑Jun 2026[14]

Trash and brush collection bid extension

Contract value not yet determined; bids now due August 19, 2026.

low↑Jun 2026[12]

Trash and Brush Bid Delay

Contract terms may change; cost impact not yet known.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Boardroom audio upgrade

$31,767 from remaining ARPA funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Town Clerk compensation

The reduction from 6% to 5% lowers the Clerk's proposed salary to approximately $72,902.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits

Settled assessments could reduce the town's property tax base and revenue, though the settlement amounts were not disclosed in open session.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

B-Fund Budget Deficit

The B-Fund shortfall will require budget adjustments during the year.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

2027 tentative budget

Health insurance alone is expected to exceed $2.5 million, plus over $1.5 million for the retirement program.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Maxwell facility study and police department review

Unknown — the study will shape future facility spending decisions.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Bonadio forensic audit of town finances

No financial irregularities found; cost of implementing control recommendations not yet known.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.