Arthur M. Wright
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 3:53
- Avg per meeting
- 1:18
- Segments
- 85
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Local Law to Prohibit Kratom Sales
None.
Property Tax Exemption for 100% Service-Disabled Veterans
Could alter property tax revenues and reduce tax burdens for eligible veterans.
2026 Farmland Protection and Open Space Grant Awards
$760,000 in county funds, with about $385,000 coming from reserves.
Sewer District Capital Projects and Asset Management
Involves multi-million dollar capital funding through state environmental loans and fund balance adjustments for sewer upgrades.
Youth Substance Use and Vape Prevention Survey
Uses a portion of the county's $984,376 JUUL settlement allocation, with a single survey administration costing approximately $34,000.
Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Phasing
Phase one about $8.5 million; the county's share is $425,000, with federal and state funding covering the rest.
county election ballot guide
Your wallet probably won’t feel this—it’s an informational guide, not a spending measure.
Countywide Bar Closing Hours (Last Call)
Unknown.
Saratoga County Jail Overcrowding and Facility Capacity
Up to $90,907 for the term ending March 31, 2028.
Economic Development Grant Disbursements and Reminders
Total transfer of $23,013.27 from reserves for 2025 grants, with roughly $194,000 available in unallocated reserves for the 2026 cycle.
Airport Car Rental Lease Renewal
No cost to the county — it's a no-cost lease, and the FAA provides millions in airport funding.
2027 Workers' Compensation Budget
Claims paid totaled over $600,000 in two months, and the budget is being spent significantly faster than last year.
County Trail Projects and Infrastructure Updates
Reduces the trails grant pool by $20,000 to reallocate funds toward a master plan, while requiring towns to provide a 25% match for grant projects.
911 Communications and Computer-Aided Dispatch Upgrades
$2.7 million this step; about $11.3 million over the full five-year replacement plan.
North Shore Road Retaining Wall and Ledge Stabilization
Property owners face potential relocation costs estimated at $50,000 if the wall must be rebuilt.
Ballard Road Bridge Replacement in Wilton
Covered via state and federal aid alongside budget amendments and reserve allocations.
Short-Term Rental Tax Collection Agreement with Airbnb
Generates new county revenue through occupancy tax collections on short-term rentals.
State DWI enforcement campaign participation
Costs are covered through the state Stop-DWI program's contract structure.
Animal Shelter Capacity and Seizure Case Backlog
Generates revenue through service fees from participating municipalities, such as $17,500 received from Troy last year.
Storm-damaged county forest land in Wilton
Hoped-for timber salvage revenue may not materialize; cleanup costs are uncertain.
Decisions during term (544)
Recorded while Wright was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 2 meeting minutes
Amendment of county substance abuse policy
Approval of minutes, July 8, 2026 meeting
Canceling delinquent taxes in the Town of Milton (Stanco)
Authorizing county auditor to approve tax refunds, corrections, and credits up to $2,500
Approving the 2027 tax bill flyer (truth in taxation)
Approval of minutes — July 8, 2026
Approval of October 6 meeting minutes
Peer recovery advocate agreement with Prevention Council
OMH clubhouse funding and RISE Housing agreement
Unified Court System overdose intervention agreement
Early intervention administration grant
JUUL settlement funds for vaping prevention and enforcement
Public health emergency preparedness funds
Safe Harbor funding for youth trafficking victims
Runaway homeless youth shelter state allocation
CAPTAIN shelter operations contract
Approval of minutes from October 6 meeting
Approval of September 2 meeting minutes
Set public hearing on proposed 20-year no-cost FAA lease
Voting record (9)
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