Torrance Harvey
About
Torrance Harvey's mayoral platform centers primarily on advancing city development and improving housing opportunities in Newburgh. His priorities emphasize urban growth and community enhancement.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentMayor Torrance Harvey stated that his focus includes economic development and expanding housing initiatives for the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 15:29:42
- Avg per meeting
- 25:08
- Segments
- 12581
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 City Budget
The proposed budget includes roughly $37 million for DPW, a 16% ($2.4M) jump in health insurance costs, and keeps the tax levy increase under the state tax cap.
Mayor and Council Salary Increase
Raises would cost taxpayers roughly $27,000 for the Mayor and $24,000/$20,000 per council member annually.
Flock License-Plate-Reader Program
Could shift surveillance spending and generate fine revenue (amounts unspecified).
Property tax levy above the tax cap
None unless the 2027 budget ultimately exceeds the tax cap — which officials say isn't the plan.
Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial
$200,000 grant sought, with $1.9 million already set aside for the memorial project.
Combined Sewer Control Facility Electrical Construction
Up to $5,087,000, financed through New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Project No. C3-7332-11-03.
Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial Project SEQRA Review
$1.9 million was set aside, but current construction estimates exceed it; two grant applications are pending.
Puebla FC youth soccer program access and fees at Delano Hitch Park
Up to $2.5 million from the PLAYES grant, possibly with a 20% city match; no commitment made yet.
Police technology contracts (Tasers and body cameras)
The tabled renewal is $811,187 over five years.
Charter Review Commission
No direct cost yet, but the outcome could reshape how the city spends and who holds power.
Water Filtration Plant Filter and SCADA Improvements
Up to $7.77 million from city funds for the water plant project.
Bourne and Kenney PILOT agreement
PILOT terms affect future property tax revenue from the redevelopment site.
Broadway pedestrian and traffic signal improvements
About $2.9 million in additional project costs, mostly grant-funded; the local match comes from CHIPS funds.
2026 citywide paving program
Roughly $750,000 of paving work is planned, drawing on CHIPS, Pave New York, extreme winter recovery and state touring route funds, with the list near budget capacity.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
Up to $1.9 million in grant funds plus $2.7 million interest-free financing; replacements valued at $10,000-$15,000 per home are done free to homeowners.
Brown's Pond Water Withdrawal Alternatives Analysis
$12,824 for testing plus up to $3,691 per treatment from the water budget.
County Tax Exemption for Reservoir and Filter Plant Properties
New Windsor taxes on city water properties have run around $600,000 in recent budget discussions.
Fire Department Security Upgrades
$6,826.98 from budget line A.3412.0201.
Halloween curfew for minors
Minimal direct cost, mostly enforcement time for police.
June 2026 personnel report
Retirements and promotions affect city payroll, but no specific figures were given.
Decisions during term (318)
Recorded while Harvey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes from October 26, 2026 council meeting
Resolution No. 260-2026 — Sewer Control Facility electrical contract (Bid 6.26E)
Resolution No. 261-2026 — Scarlet Oak treatment agreement
Resolution No. 262-2026 — Fire Department security camera upgrades
Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of October 26, 2026 / Aprovacion del Acta de la Reunion General del Consejal del 26 de octubre 2026
Approval of minutes from October 13, 2026
Resolution No. 239-2026 — Gallo Construction water plant contract
Resolution No. 240-2026 — Arcadis Brown's Pond analysis
Resolution No. 241-2026 — Arcadis Lutheran Street fire flow analysis
Resolution No. 242-2026 — County tax exemption for reservoir and filter plant
Resolution No. 243-2026 — DPW and police vehicle surplus
Resolution No. 244-2026 — Colored Burial Ground SEQRA negative declaration
Resolution No. 245-2026 — Youth Employment Program
Resolution No. 246-2026 — BOCES records storage agreement
Resolution No. 247-2026 — Police K9 vest donation
Local Law No. B-2026 — Property tax levy above the tax cap
Resolution No. 248-2026 — Public hearing on charter salary amendment
Resolutions Nos. 249-259 — Eleven tax certiorari consent judgments
Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of October 13, 2026 / Aprovacion del Acta de la Reunion General del Consejal del 13 de octubre de 2026
Sale of 408 Carpenter Avenue Unit 24 pulled from Monday agenda
Voting record (121)
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