Saratoga Springs Democrats

09/06/2026

Thank you Commissioner Kermati! A true Democrat making sure our City’s infrastructure provides a safe and efficient water supply for many years.

Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works BK Keramati says that the city will have a multiyear plan, that will cost up to $7.5 million, to replace three miles of water main pipes.

09/06/2026

A new push to move up last call in Saratoga County has failed in committee, but the debate over late-night bar hours is continuing.

09/04/2026

With Labor Day upon us and Election Day just under two months from today, campaigns in our area are kicking it into high gear: knocking doors, making calls, rallying supporters, and doing everything they can to ensure a win. But they need YOUR help!

Find links to a host of volunteer and fundraising opportunities in the comments. Let's get out there, Saratoga Springs Dems 💪

08/13/2026

Mayor Safford says he's gutting Saratoga's historic preservation protections to help working families afford housing. That's a lie.

If Mayor Safford actually cared about housing affordability, he would bring mandatory inclusionary zoning to a vote at the next City Council meeting. That's the proven tool that forces developers to include affordable units in new projects. He won't — because this was never about affordability.

What it IS about: serving the moneyed interests of developers, corporations, and out-of-town property owners who want Saratoga's preservation protections out of their way. Working families are just the excuse.

Don't let him use you as cover for a developer giveaway. Saratoga Springs belongs to the people who live here — not to the highest bidder.

08/11/2026

Our neighbors to the north in NY-21 are facing a particularly contentious congressional race, and Blake Gendebien for the North Country needs our help to flip this seat 🔵

Blake will be in Saratoga Springs this Friday (8/14) with Paul Tonko for Congress and Carrie Woerner. Can you join them? See the link in comments to RSVP.

08/04/2026

Mayor Safford is at it again: throwing his weight around in an attempt to strip away the city's historic character. Safford is proposing significant and far-reaching changes to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the “rule book” for local zoning, land use, and design standards.

FIVE independent preservation organizations (including the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation League of New York State) have now completed professional reviews of the proposed amendments and all are in agreement. The proposed UDO *must* be revised before it is adopted.

👀 What should concern you as a Saratoga Springs neighbor?

POLITICIZING DEMOLITION REVIEW: Under Safford's plan, the city's Design Review Board would no longer conduct meaningful demolition review for buildings in the Architectural District. Instead, if a building is more than 50 years old, the ultimate power to protect or demolish these structures would be granted *by a City Council vote* on whether the building should be designated a formal landmark.

LOSS OF FUTURE GRANTS & ASSISTANCE: The Preservation League of NYS described Saratoga Springs as a statewide leader in historic preservation and warned that several of the proposed amendments could undermine that reputation. The League concluded that these amendments could jeopardize Saratoga Springs' status as a Certified Local Government (CLG), potentially affecting preservation grants, technical assistance, and training opportunities.

🗣 What can you do to push back?

💬 ATTEND City Council TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 4 at 7pm and speak up during public hearing/public comment.
✍ EMAIL City Council before tonight's meeting (more info in the comments).
🤝 SHARE your concerns with neighbors and encourage them to speak out tonight at City Hall.

We all know and appreciate the value of Saratoga Springs' architectural character. Why is Mayor Safford so hell-bent on dismantling it?

08/04/2026

TONIGHT: Tell Mayor Safford to keep politics out of demolition decisions and to protect our city’s historic character. Five independent preservation organizations have already come out against some of the Mayor’s disastrous proposals to overhaul preservation in the city — now it’s your turn.

Join neighbors at 7pm at City Hall tonight (8/4) to speak out against the UDO changes!

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation says decisions on historically significant buildings could end up being political.

Link in comments.

07/31/2026

**CANVASSING OPPORTUNITY, 8/1**
Sarah Rogerson won the primary for State Senate — now it's time to bring it home. 🎉

Join us tomorrow, 8/1, at 10:30am in Burnt Hills to officially relaunch Sarah’s canvassing program for the general election and kick off the final push to flip Senate District 44! Sarah for State Senate will be joining in person, and her team will be running a training session to bring all volunteers — new and returning — up to speed on their approach for the general election.

See the link in comments to sign up and receive the exact address for tomorrow 👇