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
Want every word Harvey has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Harvey said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Bourne and Kenney Apartments (Pennrose)
Unresolved, this boundary question could delay the acquisition closing and stall the renovation timeline.
Tenant rights at Varick-Peterson Homes
1 Lafayette Project PILOT Agreement
The developer says the PILOT would net the city about $7 million more over 30 years than the vacant lot pays now, in exchange for roughly $5 million in forgone potential tax revenue.
Two Washington Street waterfront development
The developer reportedly seeks a PILOT only on the commercial portion; housing would pay full taxes.
Fairness and transparency in city property sales
The delayed sale is $105,000 to the city; the broader trust cost isn't quantifiable.
Property sale dispute at 30 Benkard Avenue
The city would forgo sale proceeds and tax-roll placement if the deal collapses.
Kearney Realty PILOT and development agreements
PILOT agreement affects property tax revenue from the redevelopment parcels; specifics not detailed in the session.
City Club property disposition
Dutch Reformed Church stabilization
Stabilization could cost tens of millions; a grant match line remains in the budget.
Sale of 252 Liberty Street
The sale would bring $180,000 into city coffers and return the parcel to private ownership.
75 Wisner Avenue property sale extension
The change affects proceeds and timing from the sale of city-owned property; dollar figures were not stated in the agenda.
Sale of 60 Hasbrouck Street
$50,000 in revenue to the city from the sale.
1 Lafayette PILOT for affordable housing
The PILOT means the developer pays reduced taxes for a period; the exact figure wasn't stated.
Broadway Deed Restriction Releases
17 Johnston Street Redevelopment Agreement
Land Bank affordable housing and homeownership
$14.5 million invested to date; $387,000 spent this year acquiring twelve city properties now that $1 transfers are barred by law.
Urban renewal reparations and accountability
Restrictive Covenant Releases (Lutheran Street and City Terrace)
Affordable housing conditions — Kenny Apartments and Varicks
Slumlord enforcement and tenant protections
Emergency repairs would be recovered via liens; stricter PILOT terms protect future tax-base value.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Harvey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 80-2026 - Kearney site development agreement amendment
Kearney Realty Site Development Agreement (Resolution No. 80-2026)
Resolution No. 80-2026 — Kearney site development agreement amendment (TABLED)
PILOT Agreement with Bourne and Kenney Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. — deferred to next work session
Voting record (1)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.