Jeremiah Frei-Pearson
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- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 8:02
- Avg per meeting
- 1:09
- Segments
- 141
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
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.
1 Water Street site plan amendment
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.
Proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane
Water Street Connector
Lease terms not detailed in the agenda.
City Hall roof, facade, and HVAC modernization
Amends the operating budget and capital projects fund; specific dollar amounts were not stated on the record.
Electric shuttle service for downtown and close-in neighborhoods
Grant-supported; the city is pursuing a shuttle demonstration with grant funding.
Downtown and commercial signage approvals
Ebersol Rink capital improvements and sponsorship legislation
The program brings outside funding to support the rink.
Disabled veterans tax exemption
Unknown until the exemption is adopted and applied.
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.
Smoking in White Plains parks
Adora Row mixed-use project extension
275 Main Street redevelopment
Council public-comment procedures
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.
Residential street parking and traffic safety requests
Minimal — a sign change extending an existing restriction.
Brookfield Commons Phase 3 extension
About $8 million in County infrastructure funding flows to the city for the project.
YWCA resident conditions at 69 North Broadway
Decisions during term (533)
Recorded while Frei-Pearson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)
Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption
Adoption of Ordinance — Verizon New York, Inc. Franchise Agreement
Adoption of Ordinance — 50-Year Lease with Urban Renewal Agency for Water Street Connector
Communication from the Commissioner of Finance
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.”
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.”
Communication from the Acting Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of tax review proceedings.
Communication from the Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a budget transfer for rolling stock repairs.
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.
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.
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.
Communication from the Environmental Officer
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.
Communication from the Director of the Youth Bureau requesting authorization to enter an agreement with Calvary Baptist Church, Inc. for space rental.
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.
Ordinance of the Common Council authorizing the City to receive a grant from the County of Westchester to fund Summer Youth Employment Services.
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.
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.
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 (50)
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Adoption of Consent Agenda (Items 1, 8-17, 20-78)
Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026 — Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption
Consent agenda adoption (Items 1, 16-58)
Zoning ordinance permitting mini-storage in CB-3 District
Adopt ordinance authorizing NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities grant application
Adopt ordinance authorizing Empire State Development Market NY Round 15 grant application
Adoption of consent agenda (items 1–59)
Ethics Board appointments tabled
Susan Brumer appointed to Library Board
Capital Project C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26 amended
$5,277,000 bond for heavy-duty vehicles and Capital Project C5693
Capital Project C5694 — Renovations to Fire Facilities FY27
Capital Project C5695 — Renovations to City Facilities FY27
$2,348,000 bond and Capital Project C5696 — Public Safety Building prisoner elevator
Capital Project C5698 — City Wide Overhead Door Replacement
$505,000 bond and Capital Project W5699 — Orchard Street Pump Station roof
White Plains Soccer Fest budget amendment
$643,529 snow removal budget transfer (Item 29)
Up to $450,000 for Youth Bureau school buses (Item 31)
Consent Agenda Items 1-43
Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5690 — Waller Avenue Pocket Park
Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5691 — Water Street Connector
Bond Ordinance — $2,424,000 for city street reconstruction
Ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5692 — Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 26
Bond Ordinance — additional $126,250 for traffic signals
Ordinance amending street closures for 2026 events
Ordinance — Starbucks license agreement for signs on Mamaroneck Avenue
Ordinance — Allied Universal Security agreement for City Hall
Ordinance — $75,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant
Ordinance — DEA Westchester County Task Force equitable sharing agreement
Ordinance — parking license at 707/709 Westchester Avenue for Independence Day
Ordinance — Westchester County senior transportation funding
Ordinance — Older Americans Act Title III-C and Nutrition Services funding
Ordinance — New York Rangers Junior Rangers Hockey Program agreements
Ordinance — ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile agreement
Ordinance — Ambassador Event Production audio equipment for WP Soccer Fest
Ordinance — Party Line Rentals for WP Soccer Fest
Ordinance — accepting contributions for WP Soccer Fest
Ordinance — New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant
Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance
Resolution of No Objection — IDA tax exemptions for LC Post Road Garage LLC
Recused from items 48-49 relating to the Westchester County IDA tax exemption