District 5 Council Member· 2025-2028
Chris Schneider
Town of Hempstead
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 17:32
- Avg per meeting
- 2:12
- Segments
- 621
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Tentative Budget and Fiscal Policy
Taxes stay flat, but roughly $30 million of town savings would be spent down and land assets sold to balance the books.
Town of Hempstead 2027 Preliminary Budget
The $591.7 million budget freezes property taxes and utilizes approximately $30.4 million in reserve funds.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Operations and Staffing
Compensates the consultant at $63 per hour under a 90-day agreement.
Traffic Safety and LED Stop Signs
Capital costs for purchasing and installing solar-powered LED traffic control signage.
Community Concerns Over Islamophobia and Elected Officials' Statements
Adoption and amendment of civil service job specifications
Resolution No. 114 pending before New York State Civil Service Commission
election campaign
Elections typically trigger town expenditures for polling and administration, though specific campaign budgets remain to be seen.
upcoming elections
While voting itself is free, the elected officials will make decisions on how your local tax dollars get spent in your community.
Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District Assessment Roll
District property owners will pay the 2027 levy rates, roughly $90 per $100 of assessed value for homes.
Sale of town-owned properties, including former Capri Motor Inn site
Land sales are expected to bring millions into the budget, but the parcels are gone once sold.
Extension of Battery Energy Storage System Moratorium
Potential long-term impacts on municipal emergency services and utility infrastructure.
Proposed Cat and Dog Litter Registry and Backyard Breeding Ban
Negligible administrative costs absorbed within existing animal shelter and building department operations.
Environmental Concerns Regarding Inwood Materials Terminal
Water Infrastructure and 1,4-Dioxane Treatment
Project is part of major town water infrastructure investments exceeding $10 million.
Proposed Boy's High School Dormitory in Woodmere
None directly to the town budget at this stage.
funding and tax credits
Your wallet gets a little breathing room thanks to new tax credits, and the fire department gets a much-needed cash infusion.
Proposed Westbury Condominium Hotel Rezoning
Project projected to generate approximately $1.975 million in first-year real estate taxes, including $1.35 million for the Uniondale School District.
Code Compliance and Parking Issues at Islamic Center of Nassau
Uniondale Quality of Life and Property Maintenance
Potential allocation of code enforcement and sanitation resources.
Decisions during term (501)
Recorded while Schneider was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District assessment roll (Res. 939-2026)
Adopt 2027 Preliminary Budget (Res. 940-2026)
Adoption of Parking Restrictions Local Law
Adoption of Parking or Standing Prohibitions Local Law
Adoption of Arterial Stops Local Law
Adoption of Left Turn Prohibition Local Law in Merrick
Adoption of Right Turn Only Local Law in Merrick
Adoption of Tow-Away Zones Local Law in Island Park
Decision Reserved on Vehicle Speed Limit Local Law
Adoption of School Speed Limits Local Law
Adoption of Handicapped Parking on Public Streets
Approval of Administrative Calendar
Resolutions (13) – Emergency declarations and special assessments for properties
Resolutions (3) – Special assessments for professional services on unsafe dwellings
Resolutions (12) - Parade permits
Resolution – Surety bond covering LeRoy W. Roberts
Resolution – Removing from company rolls from Merrick Hook and Ladder Co.
Resolution – Accepting to active membership Friendship Engine and Hose Co.
Resolution- IT professional services contract
Resolution- Declaring IT equipment obsolete
Voting record (3)
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