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White Plains
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Evelyn Alicea-Santiago

Council Member2026-01-05 – December 2029

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Term ending Dec 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
7:29
Avg per meeting
1:04
Segments
108

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Aug 2026[32]

Whitmore Estates subdivision of former Windward School property

No direct city cost identified; the developer would dedicate the new road and utilities to the city if accepted.

high→Jan 2026[32]

Buddhist temple on environmentally sensitive Sycamore Lane site

Landscaping companies will have to shell out cash to upgrade their gear to electric models, which might mean slightly higher lawn care bills for residents.

medium↑Sep 2026[30]

1 Water Street site plan amendment

medium↑May 2026[24]

Water Street Connector linear park (C5691)

$6,000 a year in rent to the Urban Renewal Agency, escalating 2% annually over 50 years, plus design and construction funded largely by state grant money.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane

high↑May 2026[21]

Water Street Connector

Lease terms not detailed in the agenda.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

City Hall roof, facade, and HVAC modernization

Amends the operating budget and capital projects fund; specific dollar amounts were not stated on the record.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Electric shuttle service for downtown and close-in neighborhoods

Grant-supported; the city is pursuing a shuttle demonstration with grant funding.

medium↓Feb 2026[18]

Downtown and commercial signage approvals

high↓Aug 2026[18]

Ebersol Rink capital improvements and sponsorship legislation

The program brings outside funding to support the rink.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Disabled veterans tax exemption

Unknown until the exemption is adopted and applied.

high↓Jun 2026[17]

Fire Station 2 feasibility study cost

The study costs $400,000, drawn from the city's fund balance — the real price tag comes when a build option is picked.

medium↓Aug 2026[16]

Smoking in White Plains parks

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Adora Row mixed-use project extension

high↓Jun 2026[14]

275 Main Street redevelopment

low↑Nov 2026[13]

Council public-comment procedures

medium↑Jan 2026[13]

New 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway

No affordable units are planned since the city's affordable housing rule applies only to rentals.

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Residential street parking and traffic safety requests

Minimal — a sign change extending an existing restriction.

high↓Jul 2026[13]

Brookfield Commons Phase 3 extension

About $8 million in County infrastructure funding flows to the city for the project.

high↓Sep 2026[11]

YWCA resident conditions at 69 North Broadway

Decisions during term (533)

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

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 2, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 2, 2026

Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance — Verizon New York, Inc. Franchise Agreement

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance — 50-Year Lease with Urban Renewal Agency for Water Street Connector

approvedNov 2, 2026

Communication from the Commissioner of Finance

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting an amendment to the Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project C5705, entitled “City Hall Roof and Parapet Wall Replacement.”

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Chairman of the Capital Projects Board requesting an amendment to the operating budget and the capital projects fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5706 entitled “City Hall HVAC.”

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Acting Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of tax review proceedings.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a budget transfer for rolling stock repairs.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of funds from the 2026-2027 General Fund Reserve for financing in order to reflect additional costs associated with the repair of fire apparatus.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works in relation to the closure of certain portions of public streets for the New Year’s Eve Spectacular.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Commissioner of Planning in relation to an an easement agreement with 40 Church LLC and Church Partners LLC for vehicular and pedestrian access.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Environmental Officer

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter an agreement with The College of Westchester to offer college credit courses and digital training to youth.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter an agreement with Calvary Baptist Church, Inc. for space rental.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to receive a grant from the County of Westchester for the Youth Bureau’s Youth Employment Program.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to receiving a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund services to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the City to accept a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund services to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau in relation to receiving a grant from the Research Foundation of the State University of New York for the Youth Bureau’s Liberty Partnerships Great Potential Program.

Voting record (62)

62 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Gedney Way Recycling Center Network and CCTV Modernization (C5702)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Bond Ordinance — $3,030,000 serial bonds for city-owned buildings

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY27 (C5703)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

City Center Garage Electrical System Upgrade (C5704)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Brookfield Commons Phase III collateral assignment

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Settlement of tax review proceedings

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Child Passenger Safety Program grant ($6,000)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Police Traffic Services Program grant ($29,000)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Taxicab Ordinance amendments

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Multispace parking meter maintenance agreement

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Library fund budget amendments FY2026-27

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Two-hour parking zone on Howard Avenue

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Consent agenda adoption (Items 1, 16-58)

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Zoning ordinance permitting mini-storage in CB-3 District

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Adopt ordinance authorizing NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities grant application

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Adopt ordinance authorizing Empire State Development Market NY Round 15 grant application

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Adoption of consent agenda (items 1–59)

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Ethics Board appointments tabled

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Susan Brumer appointed to Library Board

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Capital Project C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26 amended

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

$5,277,000 bond for heavy-duty vehicles and Capital Project C5693

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Capital Project C5694 — Renovations to Fire Facilities FY27

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Capital Project C5695 — Renovations to City Facilities FY27

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

$2,348,000 bond and Capital Project C5696 — Public Safety Building prisoner elevator

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Capital Project C5698 — City Wide Overhead Door Replacement

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

$505,000 bond and Capital Project W5699 — Orchard Street Pump Station roof

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

White Plains Soccer Fest budget amendment

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

$643,529 snow removal budget transfer (Item 29)

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Up to $450,000 for Youth Bureau school buses (Item 31)

Has personally funded transportation for city students; commended the Youth Bureau.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 1-43

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5690 — Waller Avenue Pocket Park

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5691 — Water Street Connector

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Bond Ordinance — $2,424,000 for city street reconstruction

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Bond Ordinance — additional $126,250 for traffic signals

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance amending street closures for 2026 events

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Starbucks license agreement for signs on Mamaroneck Avenue

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Allied Universal Security agreement for City Hall

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — $75,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — DEA Westchester County Task Force equitable sharing agreement

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — parking license at 707/709 Westchester Avenue for Independence Day

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Westchester County senior transportation funding

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Older Americans Act Title III-C and Nutrition Services funding

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — New York Rangers Junior Rangers Hockey Program agreements

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile agreement

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Ambassador Event Production audio equipment for WP Soccer Fest

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — Party Line Rentals for WP Soccer Fest

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Ordinance — accepting contributions for WP Soccer Fest