New York Record
Town of Webster
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Jennifer Wright

Councilmember2024-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
1:08:54
Avg per meeting
3:38
Segments
935

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2026[52]

Verizon Cell Tower Construction on Wildflower Drive

Potential reduction in property values for surrounding homeowners.

medium↑May 2026[29]

Backyard Chicken Coop Application at 440 Lake Road

Minimal administrative fees for permit renewals.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Sewer Code Amendments (Local Law No. 4)

Annual financing costs for homeowners are estimated around $1,600 over 30 years based on the lowest bid.

critical→Jul 2026[20]

Town of Webster 2027 Final Budget

Property owners outside the Village will pay about $0.23 more per $1,000 of assessed value; sewer customers will actually pay about $8.45 less.

high↓May 2026[14]

Local Law No. 3 Traffic and Parking Regulations

Minimal administrative and advertising costs.

medium↓Mar 2026[14]

economic development

This massive project pumps serious commercial growth into Webster, boosting our local economy and tax base.

high↓Apr 2026[13]

Climate Action and Smart Growth Grant Applications

Participation is free and opens access to state grants ranging from $10,000 to $2 million.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Well field / open space preservation

critical↓Jun 2026[12]

Municipal Flag Policy and Community Inclusivity

None anticipated directly from policy discussions.

medium↑Aug 2026[12]

Commercial Signage Updates (7-Brew & Canandaigua National Bank)

Private commercial investment in local business branding and property improvements.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure

Potential future infrastructure costs for sidewalk and pedestrian improvements.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

2026 Town Organizational Structure and Appointments

Determines salaries, mileage reimbursement rates, and administrative expenses budgeted for 2026.

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Bay-Ridge Residential Re-Subdivision

Costs for utility separation and septic system remediation fall to the property owner.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Waterview Apartments Phase 3 Expansion

Expands multi-family housing options and local rental stock.

high↓Jun 2026[10]

Dinks & Links Recreation Facility Proposal

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Van Alystyne Park Subdivision stormwater pond dedication

Accepting the dedication would put future maintenance of the stormwater pond on the Town.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

fairlife facility agreements and Certificate of Occupancy

Up to $34,920, funded from fairlife's lump-sum payment rather than general tax revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

E-Bike Safety and Regulation

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Electronic Voucher System Transition

Saves storage costs and staff time long-term, with short-term consulting or personnel expenses.

high↓Jun 2026[8]

Solar Energy Zoning Code Clarification

Clarifying the zoning code could reduce potential town expenditures on costly legal disputes.

Decisions during term (389)

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

Voting record (383)

376 yes4 no3 abstained

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Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1026A by the Director of Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the addition of one temporary part-time office clerk position to the 2026 list of authorized positions for the Highway Department

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

waive the New York State Liquor Authority On-Premises Alcohol Beverage License 30-day notification period requirement for Himalayan Kitchen & Nepali Flavors LLC, located at 1075 Ridge Road, Suite 700

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

set a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2026, amending certain sections of Chapter 257 of the Webster Town Code

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

enter into Executive Session pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law §105(1)(e) and (f) to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and matters reg

AbstainedOct 15, 2026

approve the October 1, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve Change Order No. 2 for the Salt Barn/Truck Washout Capital Project H232 relating to the installation of the new water service line for the Truck Washout Building, in the amount of One Hundred

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the Town of Webster 2027 Budget as presented by the Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve a license agreement to allow a portion of an above ground pool, pool deck, and fire pit within a Town stormwater drainage easement at 950 Lothario Circle, Tax ID #079.13-4-1

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the revised Fixed Asset Policy and Procedure Manual with a revision date of 10/15/2026 as presented by the Finance Director

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

authorize the Town Clerk to advertise and to solicit bids for the Vosburg Pump Station

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1026A by the Director of Finance in the amount of $355,730.09

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the 2027 Town of Webster Fee Schedule and the 2027 Webster Parks and Recreation Center Lodge Facility & Field Rates as presented

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

return to regular session at 9:45 p.m.

AbstainedOct 15, 2026

Approve October 1, 2026 meeting minutes

She was absent from the October 1 meeting being approved.

AbstainedSep 17, 2026

Approval of September 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Was not present at the September 3 meeting.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the July 30, 2026 Town Board Budget Workshop No. 1 Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Deputy Town Clerk.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the August 6, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the August 6, 2026 Town Board Budget Workshop No. 2 Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #0826A by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #0826A by the Director of Finance in the amount of $1,098,311.81. [Included in the summary of vouchers approved in Resolution #278]

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to classify an action and make a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for the petition to annex a portion of land on the Xerox campus from the Town o

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve a license agreement to allow a 6’ tall vinyl privacy fence within a Town stormwater drainage easement at 989 John Leo Drive, Tax ID #079.13-3-21.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve a license agreement allowing the installation of a wooden privacy fence in a Town stormwater drainage easement located at 1620 Glendowan Terrace, Tax ID #050.04-7-14.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to enact Local Law No. 3 of 2026 amending Sections 320-1, 320-4, 320-6 of the Webster Town Code relating to traffic regulations.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve a petition to annex a portion of land on the Xerox campus from the Town of Webster to the Village of Webster pursuant to Municipal Law Article 17.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to waive the New York State Liquor Authority On-Premises Alcohol Beverage License 30-day notification period requirement for United Buffet 941, Inc. located at 941 Hard Road.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to approve the following items for Totaled/Salvaged and Auctioned items from the Police Department: • Vehicle Asset Tag #07379 • Vehicle Asset Tag #07367

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to enter into Executive Session pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law §105(1)(e) to discuss matters regarding collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

to return to regular session at 9:34 p.m.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of July 30, 2026 Budget Workshop #1 Minutes

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of August 6, 2026 Budget Workshop #2 Minutes

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of August 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Bills and Warrant #0826A

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Prepaid Vouchers

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Purchase Orders

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

License Agreement for Privacy Fence at 989 John Leo Drive

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

License Agreement for Privacy Fence at 1620 Glendowan Terrace

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Enactment of Local Law No. 3 of 2026 (Traffic Regulations)

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

SEQR Determination for Xerox Campus Annexation

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Petition to Annex Xerox Campus Land to Village

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Waive NYSLA 30-Day Notice for United Buffet

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Police Department Surplus Asset Disposals

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

to approve the July 2, 2026 Town Board Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

to approve the July 2, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

to approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #0726A by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

to approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #0726A by the Director of Finance in the amount of $685,430.04.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

to schedule a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026.