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Councilmember· January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027

Christopher K. Werner

Town of Brighton

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
1:28:38
Avg per meeting
4:26
Segments
1170

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Apr 2026[45]

2027 Town Budget and Tax Cap Override

Health premiums rise 12.5% for 2027, and the tax-cap override opens the door to a levy increase above the state cap.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Assessment Accuracy and Assessor's Office Staffing

Assessor's office rises from $294,825 to $503,420; the reassessment plan totals $275,000 over 2027-2029.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Town Hall Renovation Project Change Order

Funded through capital improvement plans and state grant funding.

high→Jan 2026[22]

Monroe Avenue Corridor Redesign

State-funded capital infrastructure project improving town economic corridors and safety.

high↓Jan 2026[18]

Waste Management Contract and Refuse Service

Refuse district customers save significantly compared to private hauling rates, though poor communication created neighborhood frustration.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Lehigh Valley Trail Grant Funding

The $1.4 million state grant covers the bulk of the trail improvement costs, minimizing local taxpayer impact.

high↓Mar 2026[14]

County Road Projects and Bike Infrastructure

Potential future costs depend on county decisions regarding crosswalk signal equipment and installation expenses.

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

Town Hall Phase 2 Site Work and Tree Removal

Project costs will be determined through the competitive bidding process.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Sylvan Road signage safety

Small — cost of one freestanding sign post.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Buckland Creek blockage and private drive services

Unknown — depends on easement responsibility for creek maintenance.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 employee benefits renewals

Employee benefit costs are cited as a key driver of budget pressure above the 2% tax cap.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

public safety

Potential city spending on new boardwalk infrastructure and extra policing could impact local tax dollars.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Redevelopment of 885 South Winton Road (Malek's Bakery & Lipman's Kosher Market)

Private commercial investment with provisions for standby PILOT agreements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

25 mph speed limits on Lochdeville-area streets

Minimal — signage costs only.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

Reallocation of Sidewalk Funding via State DOT

The project is partially offset by a $35,000 grant, with remaining costs to be bonded.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Investor-Purchased Rental Homes in Neighborhoods

Home prices and bidding competition have risen significantly in Brighton neighborhoods.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Library Air Quality Monitoring Project

The project is fully grant-funded with no direct cost to the town.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

legal dispute

Local taxpayers will likely foot the bill for mounting legal defense costs and potential settlement fees.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Community Climate Action Fund Grant Application

Primarily volunteer-led with grant application pursuits for future climate action funding.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

St. John's Brickstone Sign Modification

None for the town.

Decisions during term (232)

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

Voting record (111)

109 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Approval of agenda (with Sylvan Road signage materials added)

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Local law to exceed the 2027 tax cap

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Adopt 2027 Town and Special District Budgets

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Receive and file communications

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Approve claims

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Accept $100 police donation from Dama Jung

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

MVP Health Care renewal and 2027 HSA contributions

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Excellus BCBS dental renewal

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Lifetime Benefit Solutions flexible spending renewal

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Guardian vision and eyewear agreement

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Excellus Medicare plan for retirees

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Teamsters health plan benefit selection forms

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Town Hall renovation change order

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Set public hearing on 25 mph speed limits

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Emergency demolition permit, 1860-1862 Monroe Avenue

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Table Public Hearing on 2027 Budget Tax Cap Override

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Receive and File Communications

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Reading and Approval of Claims (Resolution #10-14-26-CLAIMS)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Award Bid for Clover Street Sidewalks Project (Resolution #3)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Authorize Intermunicipal Agreement with Monroe County Stormwater Coalition (Resolution #4)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Authorize Change Order for Town Hall Renovation Project (Resolution #5)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Authorize Agreement with Henderson Johnson for Storage Shelving (Resolution #6)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Declare Surplus Honda Pumps (Resolution #7)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Authorize Agreement with Jackie Root for Justice Court (Resolution #8)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Extend Brighton Consolidated Refuse District

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Table Tree Removal and Replacement Public Hearing

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Table Battery Energy Storage System Incentive Zoning Amendments Public Hearing

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Reading and Approval of Claims

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Authorize JCAP Grant Application

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Authorize Milestone Construction Change Order

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Declare Surplus Vehicles and Equipment as Junk

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Amend Employee Salary Schedule and Table of Organization

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Award Bid for Town Hall Furniture

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Waste Management Contract Renewal

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Approval of Claims

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Town Hall Elevator Modernization Agreement

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Change Order with Milestone Construction Partners Inc.

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Change Order with Landry Mechanical

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Town Hall Campus Recreation Amenities Project Agreement

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Sidewalk Projects Engineering Agreement

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

IT Department Table of Organization Amendment

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Authorization to Solicit Bids for Town Hall Furniture

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Appointment of NY Association of Towns Delegate

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Appointment of Assistant Assessor

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Appointment of Highway and Sewer Superintendent

Voted yesJul 22, 2026

Appointment of Systems Administrator

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Agreement with Ravi Engineering for Town Hall Renovation

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Motion by Councilmember Christopher Werner seconded by Councilmember Christine Corrado that the Town Board adopt the resolution as prepared by the Attorney to the Town as set forth in Exhibit No. 8 at

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Approval of Claims