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Luis A. Marino

Mayor2025-04-08–2027-04-01

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Term ending Apr 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
2:34:13
Avg per meeting
11:52
Segments
5503

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jan 2026[45]

Westchester Crossing (United Hospital site) redevelopment approvals

A 20-year tax abatement on the hotel parcel reduces near-term tax revenue but is projected to enable a project that adds jobs, spending, and long-term tax base.

high↓Aug 2026[38]

Costco expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue

The IDA will study the PILOT and benefits package for the revised project, with a decision expected over the next few months.

medium↑Apr 2026[35]

Church expansion parking relief at 35 Traverse Avenue

No direct cost to the village; the church avoids buying 19 parking spaces it says it cannot afford.

high→Sep 2026[32]

Graduated parking fines local law

Higher or graduated parking fines could bring in more revenue — and cost violators more.

medium→Mar 2026[29]

Term limits for Mayor and Trustees

Trustees also discussed aligning election cycles to save the roughly $100,000+ cost of standalone mayoral elections.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Outstanding parking ticket collection IMA with Town of Rye

Uncollected parking fines represent lost revenue for the Village.

high↑Apr 2026[25]

Residential parking, traffic circulation, and public safety study (RFP 2026-07)

The Village will pay a consulting firm for the study; the cost isn't specified in the RFP excerpt.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Site plan deadline extensions for stalled projects (Portview, 155 Irving, 157 Westchester)

The developer says it has spent over $5 million on pre-development costs; the village collects fees and PILOT revenue from these projects.

critical↓May 2026[24]

Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law build-out limit removal

Potential loss of millions in mitigation fees — one recent project alone owes over $3 million.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

Restaurant outdoor dining at 179 Rectory Street

Extended outdoor seating seasons could help a 26-year-old restaurant recover business lost since COVID.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

D&B Company shipping containers interpretation

high↑Jul 2026[22]

E-bike and scooter safety

high→Jun 2026[22]

Building heights and form-based code reform (CD-5, CD-6, CD-6T)

Could reshape what gets built downtown and how tall buildings near homes can be.

high↑Nov 2026[21]

Willet Avenue/Highland Street pedestrian crossing safety

A study would require a capital project and funding, and the county won't cost-share — village taxpayers would pay.

high↑May 2026[19]

Comprehensive plan progress

high↓Aug 2026[19]

Truck traffic and sidewalk safety at 21 Grace Church Street coffee plant

Delays are costing the business money, and restrictions could raise its operating costs; roughly 29-year employees say their jobs depend on approval.

high↑Feb 2026[16]

FY 2026-2027 PCIDA budget

About $3 million in fund balance may be earmarked for long-term PILOT administration costs.

high↑Nov 2026[16]

Potential sale of KTI synagogue woodland on King Street

Conservation options discussed could involve park fund or county land bank money; the property was listed for $2.8 million.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Capitol Theatre marquee message boards

No direct cost to the village; the theatre pays for its own sign installation.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Carpet World multi-storefront signage

Decisions during term (410)

Recorded while Marino was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledVoted yes6-1Nov 2, 2026

Local Law I-XX of 2026 — 155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension

tabledVoted yes6-1Nov 2, 2026

Local Law I-XXI of 2026 — 157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension

approvedVoted yes5-2Nov 2, 2026

Approval of September 2, 8, 23 and 30, 2026 minutes

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Budget Transfer — FY 2026-27 General Fund, Fire Department, $4,950

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Free parking for the 2026 holiday season

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Case #2024-0255 — 35 Traverse Avenue site plan approval

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Case #2026-0275 — 21 Grace Church Street site plan and special exception approval

tabled7-0Oct 26, 2026

Case #2026-0274 — 179 Rectory Street adjourned

tabled7-0Oct 26, 2026

Case #2026-0276 — 1 Westchester Avenue (Costco) adjourned

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

September 28, 2026

tabledVoted yes4-1Oct 19, 2026

155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2

tabledVoted yes4-1Oct 19, 2026

157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Designating polling locations and hours for the March 16, 2027 village election

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Add-on of resolutions II through VI to the agenda

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Intergovernmental agreement with New York State for endpoint protection and response services

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Updated DEA Equitable Sharing and Task Force Agreement

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 19, 2026

Capital Project #2026-308 — Westchester & Bowman Avenue traffic improvements, $200,000

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 19, 2026

Budget amendment — FY 2026-27 General Fund, police emergency services vehicle repair, $11,600

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 19, 2026

Budget amendment — Capital Project #2021-212, computer hardware/equipment, $124,000

Voting record (87)

86 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Local Law I-XX of 2026 — 155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Local Law I-XXI of 2026 — 157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Approval of September 2, 8, 23 and 30, 2026 minutes

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Designating polling locations and hours for the March 16, 2027 village election

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Add-on of resolutions II through VI to the agenda

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Intergovernmental agreement with New York State for endpoint protection and response services

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Updated DEA Equitable Sharing and Task Force Agreement

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Capital Project #2026-308 — Westchester & Bowman Avenue traffic improvements, $200,000

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Budget amendment — FY 2026-27 General Fund, police emergency services vehicle repair, $11,600

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Budget amendment — Capital Project #2021-212, computer hardware/equipment, $124,000

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Overnight parking and street-cleaning fine increases — public hearing set in motion

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Local law extending Westchester Avenue/Irving Avenue project site plan approval

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Term limits for mayor and trustees

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Executive session on taxi license appeal

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

United Hospital site hearing tabled to Sept. 30

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Fair Share Mitigation local law adopted

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

223-227 Westchester Ave permit extension hearing adjourned

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

South Regent Street renamed for Lou Larizza

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

ArtsWestchester underpass mural add-on accepted

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of July 29, August 11 and August 25 minutes

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Teamsters Local 456 contract ratified

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Adopt Local Law I-15 of 2026 — Fair Share Mitigation Payments

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Approval of June 9 and June 15, 2026 minutes

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Election of Karim Washington to active membership — Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Election of Ryan Morgan to active membership — Fire Patrol and Rescue Co. No. 1

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Election of Zachary Santoro to active membership — Brooksville Engine and Hose Co. No. 5

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Award RFP 2026-04 — IT support to DCC, Inc. DBA Delzotto Consulting

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Establish Capital Project #2026-302 — 2026 Street Paving Program, $1,760,000

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Award Bid No. 2026-07 — 2026 Paving Program to Laura Li Industries, LLC, $1,643,130

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Award Bid No. 2026-09 — Bulkhead Railing Repair to Giacorp Contracting, Inc., $59,600

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Establish Capital Project #2026-303 — Improving Downtown Aesthetics, $35,000

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Budget Amendment FY 2026-27 — DPW Equipment, $50,000

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Bond Resolution — Sanitary Sewer System Reconstruction Phase 3, $16,100,000

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Bond Resolution — N Main St & Comly Ave Sewer Pump Station Improvements, $5,250,000

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Chamber of Commerce agreement, $10,000 — amendment failed, contract adopted 5-2

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Appoint members of the Port Chester Veterans Advisory Commission

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Amendment No. 1 — Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene agreement (NY Cares Up grant)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Add-on: set public hearing on alternative veterans exemption local law (July 29)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Add-on and adoption: LWRP application for Byram River bulkhead rehabilitation

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Correspondence: expulsion of Alejandro Leyva from Mellor Engine and Hose Co. No. 3

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Correspondence: 28 Pearl Street construction noise waiver request added to July 29 agenda

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Adoption of Local Law I-13 of 2026 — 101 Midland Avenue rezoning

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Handicapped parking space on South Main Street

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Setting July 29 public hearing — United Hospital zoning text amendment and site plan

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Public hearing and adoption of local law extending 15 N. Main Street permit deadline

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approval of April 29 and May 4, 2026 minutes

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

FY 2026-2027 Tax Warrant

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approving 'Child With Autism' and 'Pedestrian' advisory signs on and around Clinton Street