Bennet F. Driscoll, Jr.
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed 2027 Warren County Budget
Would cut county gas tax revenue for three months but save drivers money at the pump; timing is tight for State approval by January 1, 2027.
Creation of a county Department of Finance
Restructures county financial administration staffing and salary lines for 2026.
Air Race X event at Warren County Airport
Unknown — the terms of the hosting agreement and any county costs were not detailed in the record.
Warren County Correctional Facility staffing
The sheriff says it's not mainly a money issue, but the corrections division is running lean with mandated overtime.
Release of FY2025 forensic accounting audit
Unknown — the disputed audit findings' fiscal implications were not quantified.
Olmstedville Road culvert safety
Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans (Local Law No. 8 of 2026)
Slightly shifts the property tax burden to other taxpayers as disabled veterans' homes come off the rolls.
County septic replacement program agreement
Up to $209,685 in CDBG-funded spending on septic replacements.
Proposed ban on kratom sales (Local Law No. 9 of 2026)
Proposed nitrous oxide charger restrictions (Local Law No. 10 of 2026)
Route 14 safety concerns in Warrensburg
Regional food insecurity
SUNY Adirondack Capital Improvement Plan 2027–28
No county cost — the county's share is zero, with half the funding coming from federal sources.
Proposed ban on recreational nitrous oxide sales
Warren County Railroad feasibility study
State grant-funded; specific amounts weren't read into the record.
Glens Falls building code inspection transfer
Three new inspector positions funded via Resolution No. 317, with hiring contingent on the agreement.
Municipal animal shelter proposal
Advocates estimate a shelter would cost $40,000-$65,000 annually in bonding versus over $300,000 now paid to the SPCA.
CDTA ridership and cost concerns
County spends about $1.1 million annually on CDTA with low ridership.
2026 tax foreclosure auction — 232 parcels
232 property owners face losing their properties if back taxes, penalties and interest aren't paid by July 31.
Fairgrounds rental rates rising from $150 to $275 a day
Daily fairgrounds rental jumps $125, from $150 to $275.
Decisions during term (55)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Bringing Floor Resolution No. 1 (settlement rule waiver) to the floor
Bringing Floor Resolution No. 2 (Werner settlement) to the floor
Bringing Floor Resolution No. 3 (SPCA agreement rule waiver) to the floor
Bringing Floor Resolution No. 4 (SPCA agreement) to the floor
Amendment to Resolution No. 375 (septic replacement program)
Vote on Resolutions Nos. 346-414
Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2026 Board Meeting
Resolution No. 344 — Air Race X event agreement
Resolution No. 358 — Local Law No. 7 of 2026 (Department of Finance)
Adoption of Resolution Nos. 331–359 of 2026 (as a bloc)
Approval of July 17, 2026 Board Meeting minutes
Amendment of proposed Resolution No. 326 (Investment Policy)
Enter executive session under Public Officers Law §105(1)(f)
Waive Standing Rule to entertain Resolution No. 327 (Local Law No. 7)
Resolution No. 328 — Introduce Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2026 (Department of Finance)
Waive Standing Rule to entertain Resolution No. 329 (Forensic audit release)
Resolution No. 330 — Release FY2025 Forensic Accounting Audit Report
Vote on Resolutions Nos. 274-330 of 2026
Approve minutes of March 20, 2026 board meeting
Voting record (12)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
enter into an executive session for the purposes outlined above, as well as to allow Ms. Figueroa to participate
Resolution 141 — Civic Center promotion contract
Recused himself from Civic Center resolutions
Resolution 165 — Civic Center chiller plant funding
Recused from Civic Center resolutions
Resolution 107 — Enactment of Local Law No. 4 of 2026 (Ethics and Disclosure Law)
Resolution 129 — $145,000 forensic audit of county finances (RAS Forensics)
Resolution 110 — Appointment of Patricia Belden as Director of Public Health
Recused himself from the vote