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)(Public Safety)
Flock License-Plate-Reader Program
Could shift surveillance spending and generate fine revenue (amounts unspecified).
Police technology contracts (Tasers and body cameras)
The tabled renewal is $811,187 over five years.
Fire Department Security Upgrades
$6,826.98 from budget line A.3412.0201.
Bulletproof vest grant
$2,375 federal grant with a 50% city match from Police funds.
Security cameras at the Recreation Department
Contract amount not stated in the transcript; cost covered under the CDR Electronics agreement.
Senior housing conditions at Lake Street high-rise
West End Post Office crosswalk and parking safety
She asked for red-light camera funding in the 2027 budget, warning an accident liability would cost far more.
Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
Certified lists enable filling city positions, affecting payroll but with no specific cost stated.
Fire Captain examination scheduling
Exam administration costs the city money, but specific figures weren't provided.
Homelessness downtown
License plate reader contract with Flock Group
Unknown; the contract terms weren't detailed at this meeting.
Fire response times on the east side
Lutheran Street Fire Flow Analysis
$7,500 for the analysis.
Mental health and addiction services
Human Rights Commission appointments
Towing practices and fees during snowstorms
Towing fees can hit low-income families hard — a mistake plus storage fees can cost hundreds of dollars, and some tow companies reportedly took in $18,000–$20,000 in a single snow day.
Police staffing, overtime and a traffic unit
Roughly $900,000 of the overage came from one-time retroactive pay; ongoing overtime is offset by vacancy salary savings.
Firehouse building repairs
Building repair and replacement costs would be a new capital line in the fire budget, with garage doors expected to be the largest expense.
Fire department staffing and overtime
Roughly $1 million more in overtime requested, plus salary and building repair costs still to be finalized in the 2027 budget.
Flock Group Master Services Agreement
Canceling could save about $264,000 — roughly $3,000 per camera for 88 cameras.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Harvey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.