Eric Butler
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 2:08
- Avg per meeting
- 1:04
- Segments
- 20
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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 Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.