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Mayor· 2011-2027
Gary R. McCarthy
Schenectady
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 44:43
- Avg per meeting
- 3:26
- Segments
- 588
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
critical→Jul 2026[44]
City Budget Deficit and Financial Planning
Could allow property taxes above the state cap in 2027; the roof and sidewalk contracts total roughly $755,000 combined.
medium↑Nov 2026[10]
State Aid and Casino Revenue Advocacy
Unknown — potential state aid and casino revenue could offset local property taxes.
high↓Jun 2026[0]
aquatic center budget
Taxpayers are off the hook for $20 million so far, but expect more budget tweaks before shovels actually hit the dirt.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while McCarthy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved6-0Sep 28, 2026
Adoption of Consent Agenda and Budget Public Hearing Resolution
approved5-0Sep 14, 2026
A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing for the Proposed 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Budget for the City of Schenectady
approved5-0Jul 6, 2026
SPD Budget Amendments
approved7-0Jun 22, 2026