06/01/2026
Schenectady received nearly $53 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in 2021.
For context, that amount represents one of the largest single infusions of outside funding the City has ever received. It was an extraordinary opportunity that may not come again anytime soon
The funds were required to be obligated by December 31, 2024 and must be fully spent by December 31, 2026.
This was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen our neighborhoods, invest in infrastructure, support economic growth, and improve the City’s long-term financial position.
Today, taxpayers still deserve a clear accounting of the results.
• What projects have been completed?
• What measurable outcomes were achieved?
• Which investments produced lasting value?
• How much has actually been spent versus allocated?
• How have these investments strengthened Schenectady’s financial future?
This is not about pointing fingers. It is about recognizing that every elected official has a responsibility to learn from the past and do better moving forward.
I believe City Council’s role is to ask tough questions, demand clear reporting, measure results, and ensure taxpayers always know where their money is going.
Transparency is not a talking point. Accountability is not optional.
As your next City Council member, I will bring an independent perspective, a legal background, and an MBA-trained focus on budgets and performance. My goal is simple: make sure every taxpayer dollar is spent responsibly and that residents receive clear answers about the results.
The people of Schenectady deserve nothing less.