Councilmember· January 2, 2026 - December 31, 2028
Clara Sanguinetti
Town of Brighton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:19:35
- Avg per meeting
- 3:59
- Segments
- 1283
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
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.
Town Hall Renovation Project Change Order
Funded through capital improvement plans and state grant funding.
Monroe Avenue Corridor Redesign
State-funded capital infrastructure project improving town economic corridors and safety.
Waste Management Contract and Refuse Service
Refuse district customers save significantly compared to private hauling rates, though poor communication created neighborhood frustration.
Lehigh Valley Trail Grant Funding
The $1.4 million state grant covers the bulk of the trail improvement costs, minimizing local taxpayer impact.
County Road Projects and Bike Infrastructure
Potential future costs depend on county decisions regarding crosswalk signal equipment and installation expenses.
Town Hall Phase 2 Site Work and Tree Removal
Project costs will be determined through the competitive bidding process.
Sylvan Road signage safety
Small — cost of one freestanding sign post.
Buckland Creek blockage and private drive services
Unknown — depends on easement responsibility for creek maintenance.
2027 employee benefits renewals
Employee benefit costs are cited as a key driver of budget pressure above the 2% tax cap.
public safety
Potential city spending on new boardwalk infrastructure and extra policing could impact local tax dollars.
Redevelopment of 885 South Winton Road (Malek's Bakery & Lipman's Kosher Market)
Private commercial investment with provisions for standby PILOT agreements.
25 mph speed limits on Lochdeville-area streets
Minimal — signage costs only.
Reallocation of Sidewalk Funding via State DOT
The project is partially offset by a $35,000 grant, with remaining costs to be bonded.
Investor-Purchased Rental Homes in Neighborhoods
Home prices and bidding competition have risen significantly in Brighton neighborhoods.
Library Air Quality Monitoring Project
The project is fully grant-funded with no direct cost to the town.
legal dispute
Local taxpayers will likely foot the bill for mounting legal defense costs and potential settlement fees.
Community Climate Action Fund Grant Application
Primarily volunteer-led with grant application pursuits for future climate action funding.
St. John's Brickstone Sign Modification
None for the town.
Decisions during term (232)
Recorded while Sanguinetti was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of agenda (with Sylvan Road signage materials added)
Local law to exceed the 2027 tax cap
Adopt 2027 Town and Special District Budgets
Receive and file communications
Approve claims
Accept $100 police donation from Dama Jung
MVP Health Care renewal and 2027 HSA contributions
Excellus BCBS dental renewal
Lifetime Benefit Solutions flexible spending renewal
Guardian vision and eyewear agreement
Excellus Medicare plan for retirees
Teamsters health plan benefit selection forms
Town Hall renovation change order
Set public hearing on 25 mph speed limits
Emergency demolition permit, 1860-1862 Monroe Avenue
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Table Public Hearing on 2027 Budget Tax Cap Override
Receive and File Communications
Reading and Approval of Claims (Resolution #10-14-26-CLAIMS)
Award Bid for Clover Street Sidewalks Project (Resolution #3)
Voting record (90)
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Approval of agenda (with Sylvan Road signage materials added)
Local law to exceed the 2027 tax cap
Adopt 2027 Town and Special District Budgets
Receive and file communications
Approve claims
Accept $100 police donation from Dama Jung
MVP Health Care renewal and 2027 HSA contributions
Excellus BCBS dental renewal
Lifetime Benefit Solutions flexible spending renewal
Guardian vision and eyewear agreement
Excellus Medicare plan for retirees
Teamsters health plan benefit selection forms
Town Hall renovation change order
Set public hearing on 25 mph speed limits
Emergency demolition permit, 1860-1862 Monroe Avenue
Extend Brighton Consolidated Refuse District
Table Tree Removal and Replacement Public Hearing
Table Battery Energy Storage System Incentive Zoning Amendments Public Hearing
Reading and Approval of Claims
Authorize JCAP Grant Application
Authorize Milestone Construction Change Order
Declare Surplus Vehicles and Equipment as Junk
Amend Employee Salary Schedule and Table of Organization
Award Bid for Town Hall Furniture
Waste Management Contract Renewal
Raised concerns regarding declining service quality, lack of corporate attendance to address issues, and equity concerns for larger families needing additional recycling collection.
Approval of Claims
Town Hall Elevator Modernization Agreement
Change Order with Milestone Construction Partners Inc.
Change Order with Landry Mechanical
Town Hall Campus Recreation Amenities Project Agreement
Sidewalk Projects Engineering Agreement
IT Department Table of Organization Amendment
Authorization to Solicit Bids for Town Hall Furniture
Appointment of NY Association of Towns Delegate
Appointment of Assistant Assessor
Appointment of Highway and Sewer Superintendent
Appointment of Systems Administrator
Agreement with Ravi Engineering for Town Hall Renovation
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
Approval of Claims
Acceptance of Donation for Community Bike Ride
Agreement with Interpretek for ASL Services
Town Hall Renovation Project Change Order
Updated Fee Schedules
Community Climate Action Fund Grant Application
Vargas Associates Move Management Change Order
I'm seeing a line item here that they're charging something over $3,100 to assist in the assignment of a news furniture. Feeling like this, again, this is an excessive charge for furniture consulting... So for that reason, I cannot support this motion.
Award Phase 2 Site Work Contract to Zoladz Construction
Objected to the lack of a comprehensive master plan and loss of green space.