District 5 Council Member· 2025-2028

Chris Schneider

Town of Hempstead

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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 (3)(Budget)

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

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.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Fallen Police Officers

Reduces property tax revenue for the town by providing a 50% exemption to eligible surviving spouses.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

grant funding

It saves local taxpayers from footing the bill for millions in necessary water system upgrades.

Decisions during term (10)

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

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Voting record (0)(Budget)

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Chris Schneider

Top issues during term (3)(Budget)

funding and tax credits

Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Fallen Police Officers

grant funding

Decisions during term (10)

Adopt 2027 Preliminary Budget (Res. 940-2026)

Resolution- Budget fund transfers and modifications

Resolution Adopting Tentative Budget as Preliminary Budget

Resolution - Transfer and modification of 2026 budget funds (Amended)

Resolution – Authorizing the transfer and modification of various funds in the 2026 budget - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Resolution – Authorizing the transfer and modification of various funds in the 2026 budget - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Resolution – Authorizing transfer and modification of various funds in 2026 budget

Resolution - Authorizing transfer and modification of various funds in 2026 budget

Resolution – Authorizing the transfer and modification of various funds in the 2026 budget - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Table 2026 Budget Transfers and Modifications

Voting record (0)(Budget)