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)(Parks Rec)
Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial
$200,000 grant sought, with $1.9 million already set aside for the memorial project.
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.
Recreation Department turnaround and 2027 programs
Pool revenue topped $200,000 this summer, and new programs are designed to pay for themselves while keeping the overall rec budget flat.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park grant application
Up to $150,000 in grant funds, no match required for the first pitch.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation
Up to $2.5 million in grant funds, requiring a roughly $500,000 city match not yet identified.
Honorary Street Designation - Sadie Tallie Way
Minimal — signage costs only.
Public Art Installation at 86 Broadway
The commission's budget roughly quadruples if the $100,000 festival and expanded programming are funded.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation Grant
The grant could bring up to roughly $1 million in state funding toward a playground; the city may need to find a match.
2026 Fourth of July Celebration
$25,000 from the city budget for the fireworks display.
Newburgh Landing Pier reconstruction
Up to $900,000 in state funding, with a 10% city match if awarded.
Newburgh Steelers youth football facility conditions
Recreation director appointment (Maritza Wilson)
Hometown Heroes banner program
$375 per banner for two years; fee can be adjusted based on actual costs under the adopted policy.
2026 Fourth of July fireworks celebration
$25,000.
Bayview Terrace bluff maintenance
Event permitting process frustrations
Channel U youth fishing program
Unknown.
Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center Contract Change
Reduces the mechanical contract by $7,904.02 to $297,317.69.
Youth programming and boxing gym building request
Unknown; the program needs space and funding support.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Harvey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.