Chris D'Amato
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 34:59
- Avg per meeting
- 5:00
- Segments
- 542
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Top issues during term (11)(General)
Non-owner-occupied dwelling registration fees
Inspection staffing and enforcement costs weren't quantified yet.
Solar feasibility and city budget pressure
$5.8 million capital cost, potentially offset by ~$6 million in grants and credits, with electric savings thereafter.
Illegal housing enforcement
More inspectors would cost money but enforcement fees could offset it.
School expansion at iLearn facility on Clifton Avenue
The expansion could mean construction spending for the center but also traffic and infrastructure costs for the city, with little new property-tax revenue since religious sites are typically exempt.
Property revaluation inspector conduct
The total tax collected stays the same — but individual bills will shift, with 2027 third/fourth quarter bills reflecting new values.
early voting
It won't cost you anything extra to vote early—Passaic County picks up the tab for staffing and equipment.
rabies alert
For most residents the cost is minimal—just a vet visit if shots are overdue—but a rabies exposure can mean expensive post-exposure treatment or pet care.
Little Free Pantries and zoning concerns
Minimal; private donations support the pantries.
'Brown Checks' — Spending Outside Council Oversight
Over $100,000 in education/seminar spending bypassed the bills list; total unreviewed amount unknown.
International Day to Replace Divisive Flag Raisings
The direct cost is small—mostly staff time and event logistics—but scrapping the policy could reduce administrative and legal headaches.
film production incentives
It could bring local spending and jobs, but the city may spend incentive money upfront before seeing the payoff.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while D'Amato was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorization to Approve the Award Contract to General Code for Continuing Codification and Maintenance of the Clifton Municipal Code (R425-26)
Authorization to Approve the Participation in and Acceptance of the 2026 Safe and Secure Communities Grant Program Administered by the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General (R347-26)
Resolution Approving Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Program Budget - Amendment B-19 & 25-MC-34-0103 (Transfer of CDBG Funds from: Yr 51 Program Income Received 4-21-2026 for CHIP) and (Yr. 45 General Administration to Year…
Resolution Approving Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Program Budget - Amendment B-19, 21,22,23 - MC-34-0103 (Transfer of CDBG Funds from Yr. 45, 47, 48 General Administration and Yr. 49 St. Peter's Homeless Outreach) to Year…
Voting record (1)(General)
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