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Tandy Boroughs

District 4 Council Member2017–2025

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 22, 2025.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
13:26
Avg per meeting
1:55
Segments
191

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2024[63]

Garage Conversions and Parking Requirements

Property owners will incur costs to install an additional compliant parking space.

high→Oct 2021[46]

Industrial Development and Infrastructure

Potential commercial tax base growth balanced against infrastructure and power grid strain.

critical↓Feb 2024[32]

Library Service Consolidation

The proposal is budget-neutral for operations but requires capital investment for renovations.

high↓Feb 2024[14]

Torrington Creekside Affordable Housing Financing

Enables up to $50 million in conduit debt financing backed entirely by project revenues without creating a general obligation for the city.

medium↑Sep 2021[14]

Backyard Hen Regulations

Permit fees would generate some revenue, but hiring a new animal services officer would cost approximately $66,000 annually.

high↑Jun 2023[13]

Neighborhood Speeding and Traffic Calming

Unknown at this time pending further traffic engineering study.

high↓Aug 2022[10]

Beer and Wine Sales Variance

An expenditure of nearly $288,000 for convention center upgrades.

high↓Feb 2024[10]

Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Request at 3501 Antilles Drive

The development is expected to bring new commercial activity and potentially tax revenue to the area.

high↓Mar 2024[10]

rezoning proposal

Potential increase in tax revenue from business expansion.

high↓Mar 2024[9]

Road Repair Prioritization

The city has a $13 million surplus available for additional road projects.

high↓Mar 2024[9]

housing development

The approval of Torrington Creekside will allow for the development of affordable rental housing, potentially impacting the local housing market and providing tax revenue.

critical↓Feb 2024[8]

Water Rate Increases

Utility rate adjustments increase average household water and sewer bills by $4 to $6 monthly, while the senior trash discount reduces solid waste revenue by approximately $224,000 annually.

high↓Feb 2024[6]

Fragrance Manufacturing Facility

The business will bring 14 jobs to the city.

medium↓May 2021[5]

Reception Facility Noise and Operations

The applicant will bear the cost of acoustic insulation and testing.

high↓Jul 2020[3]

Personnel Change

Ensuring ethical conduct can prevent costly legal issues and maintain public trust.

critical↓Feb 2024[3]

Addressing Perceptions of Crime and Safety

The city is allocating over $480,000 for project management services.

high↓May 2024[3]

Service Station Zoning Change

Potential impact on local businesses and city tax revenue depending on the nature of the allowed uses.

high↓Feb 2022[2]

Delinquent Account Collections

The city will add a 30% collection fee to debts over 90 days past due to cover the cost of the private collection firm.

high↓Jul 2018[2]

Mandatory Pet Sterilization

Owners would be responsible for the cost, though the city plans to use low-cost partners to keep it affordable.

medium↓Mar 2024[2]

board appointment

No direct financial impact.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found.