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Charles R. DiGruccio

Councilman2026-01-01–2029-12-01 (month-level start: January 2026 sworn in January 1, 2026 by Governor Kathy Hochul per Common Council minutes of January 1, 2026; month-level end: December 2029, four-year council term per cityofpeekskillny.gov/570/Mayor-Common-Council)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
38
Total speaking time
1:14:00
Avg per meeting
1:57
Segments
935

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Top issues during term (11)(Environment)

critical→Sep 2026[24]

Peekskill Views 24-unit Frost Lane development — stormwater and water main risk

Damage to the main could be catastrophic for the city; who pays for repairs hasn't been settled.

high→May 2026[23]

Solar panels on the reservoir

The project promises about $2.8 million in local benefits over 25 years with no city funding, but residents question who pays if contamination or removal becomes necessary.

medium→Mar 2026[21]

Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ban

Landscapers say battery equipment and longer cleanup times could raise service costs 30-40%.

high↓Mar 2026[18]

Campfield Reservoir floating solar array

The city would get about $26,000 a year in lease payments over 25 years, while opponents argue monitoring and potential cleanup costs could exceed that.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

Hollow Brook Creek watershed protection

The city would cover part of a 20% match on a grant worth up to $750,000, with money available in the dam maintenance budget line.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

2026 street tree planting

Trees cost about $120 each this year thanks to DPW labor and NY Power Authority discounts; future DEC grants could fund bigger plantings.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Civic Roots Westchester Grant Partnership

Grant requests up to $50,000 over 18 months, administered by CEEP with no direct financial obligation to the city.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Riverfront flood mitigation grant

A $3 million state grant, plus a new engineering grant for the sewer system.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

$3 million Green Innovation Grant for riverfront green infrastructure

$3 million in new state grant money for riverfront stormwater projects — no local tax hit, but maintenance will fall to the city.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Illegal dumping and trash in city parks

Unknown — potential cleanup and enforcement costs.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Geothermal feasibility study

$25,000 city share, contingent on the NYSERDA partnership.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Environment)

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