Matthew A. Stern
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:16:15
- Avg per meeting
- 4:46
- Segments
- 1438
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Top issues during term (20)
state of the city address
No direct financial impact from this speech, though future policy priorities mentioned could shape your tax dollars down the road.
Small Business Support and Economic Growth
$2.25 million in direct small business grants, plus Thrive grants to 11 nonprofits.
School Speed Zone Camera Demonstration Program
Not stated in the meeting; the pilot requires a defined data collection matrix before expansion.
Stormwater Infrastructure and Dam Improvements
$100 million over ten years; $30 million spent, $12 million in grants secured.
Affordable Senior Housing Proposal at 50 Lockwood Avenue
A $60.5 million investment; the applicant seeks a PILOT at 4% of shelter rent rather than mortgage recording and sales tax exemptions.
election guide
No direct cost to you—just the usual taxpayer-funded election administration.
Senior, veteran, and youth support programs
Reduces tax revenue modestly by shifting exemptions to eligible veterans and senior/disabled households.
Rock Removal and Neighborhood Impacts at 1 Beech Road
Private construction investment resulting in a significantly larger taxable residential structure.
Downtown Overlay Zone Updates and Housing Density
Down payment assistance program supports first-time buyers; median home values have grown significantly over the decade.
ethics complaint
Depending on the fallout, taxpayer money could get tied up in council investigations and potential legal fees.
Civil Complaint Review Board Bylaws and Governance
Operational costs are supported within existing municipal administrative and IT frameworks.
Rodent Control and Sanitation Code Overhaul
None stated in the meeting.
Davenport Neck Zoning Revisions and Neighborhood Concerns
Potential increased tax revenues countered by substantial strain on municipal infrastructure and public services.
Proposed UTEP Amendments and Local Workforce Mandates
Projects missing the requirement face a $30-per-square-foot penalty; the abatements themselves are designed to be revenue-neutral to schools and city services by year three.
Municipal Personnel and Civil Service Lists
Higher fees would bring in more revenue split between the city and the state.
Lawsuit Settlement — Ayala and Cortes Perez v. City of New Rochelle
Costs the city $145,000 from its funds.
2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Net-neutral to the fund balance this year, but Tarantino warns 2027 could bring tax and fee increases if the gap isn't addressed.
Hudson Park and Beach Easement Compensation — Propel NY Energy Project
Brings in $430,000 now, with the city still pursuing additional compensation.
Downtown High-Rise and Mixed-Use Growth (North Ave and Huguenot St)
Major private investment in downtown commercial and residential density.
Pet aftercare facility with alkaline hydrolysis at 294 Union Avenue
No construction is proposed; the use would put a vacant building back in service with two to three local jobs.
Decisions during term (462)
Recorded while Stern was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Area variance for detached two-car garage, 76 Kingsbury Road (Case 32-2026)
Change of nonconforming use to pet aftercare facility, 294 Union Avenue (Case 33-2026)
Curb cut / driveway extension variance, 3 Kensington Oval (Case 34-2026)
Twelve-month extension for Iona Prep athletic field improvements, 255 Wilmot Road (Case 37-2025)
CLD Minutes Approval
CLD 2027 Budget Adoption
IDA Minutes Approval
IDA 2027 Budget Adoption
UTEP Revisions Adopted
2 Sherwood Place Inducement
50 Lockwood Avenue Inducement
Approval of CLD Meeting Minutes – September 30, 2026
Approval of IDA Meeting Minutes – September 30, 2026
50 Lockwood Avenue Mixed-Use Senior Housing (PB 19-2026)
21 Circuit Road Parking Lot Extension (PB 21-2026)
12 Elmridge Drive Residence Addition (PB 22-2026)
550 Fifth Avenue Solar Installation (PB 24-2026)
111 Plain Avenue Administrative Amendment
Administrative amendment for a previously approved site plan to revise and improve the athletic court facilities and associated site infrastructure at 31 Shore Road (Block 644, Lot 43) in a WR-zoned district. ADJOURNED TO THE NOVEMBER…
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (470)
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