William Gibson
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Top issues during term (15)
Illegal housing enforcement
More inspectors would cost money but enforcement fees could offset it.
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.
One-way traffic pattern for Urma Avenue and Pershing Road (Richfield)
Hiring an outside traffic engineer would cost money the council says it doesn't have after budget cuts; a special emergency appropriation would raise next year's taxes.
Richfield permit parking denial
Main Avenue construction fatality and site safety
PILOT programs and hotel/On3 revenue sharing
Safety fence at Chelsea Park
Estimated $5,000 to $40,000 depending on scope and materials.
Hazardous city trees
A tree inventory study is not funded in the 2026 budget.
2026 snow storm response and DPW equipment funding
Not-to-exceed amount raised from $40,000 to $150,000; storm costs totaled $243,971.
Advisory committee budget requests
Requests are modest — as little as $250/year for the Traffic Safety Committee.
film production incentives
It could bring local spending and jobs, but the city may spend incentive money upfront before seeing the payoff.
mayoral election
The election itself won’t directly hit your wallet, but the next mayor’s budget and tax decisions will.
public safety scam warning
Victims can lose the full value of their real jewelry, and the city may spend extra police time and resources chasing the scam.
mayoral selection deadlock
A drawn-out fight can delay budget and spending decisions, but the source doesn’t put a dollar figure on it.
official misconduct
The suspension could mean taxpayer costs for interim coverage and any review, though no dollar figure is given.
Decisions during term (28)
Recorded while Gibson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Ordinance 8091-26 (207 Parker Avenue Lease Extension)
Resolution R203-26 — Jobs4Blue Police Extra Duty Program (Tabled)
Resolution R204-26 — Phoenix Advisors Financial Services Contract
Resolution R212-26 — Bills List of May 5, 2026
License L-5 — Old Navy #1657 Grocery (Tabled)
Resolution R202-26 — Foley Caterpillar Parts Increase
Consent Resolutions R200-26, R201-26, R205-26 through R211-26
Licenses L-1 through L-4, L-6, L-7
Authorization to Approve an Ice Cream Peddler's License Renewal - R&H Catering for Year 2026 (R207-26)
Authorization to Approve Limousine License Renewal - Al Basha Limousine Services for Year 2026 (R208-26)
Authorization to Approve a New Florist License - Getty Development, LLC for Year 2026 (R209-26)
Authorization to Approve a Block Party on Chatham Terrace on June 20, 2026 from 12:00pm to Sunset
Authorization to Approve the Moroccan Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Authorization to Approve the National Disabilities Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 3:00-5:00pm
Authorization to Approve the Indian Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Workshop Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
Executive Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
Meeting Minutes of the Clifton Arts Center Advisory Board on December 15, 2025
Meeting Minutes of the Clifton ABC Board of March 11, 2026
Voting record (3)
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