Council Member· 2026-2028
Jennifer Hebert
Huntington
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- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:05:41
- Avg per meeting
- 4:06
- Segments
- 1268
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Top issues during term (20)
The Cornerstone Melville Mixed-Use Development
Increases commercial and residential assessment values in the Melville area.
Comac Little League Field Renovation Funding
Involves a recommended $360,000 town funding allocation alongside $139,100 from the little league organization.
Tax Cap Considerations and Upcoming Budget Hearings
The budget gap stands at approximately $16 million between a services-rolled-forward budget of $264 million and a tax-cap-compliant draft of $248 million.
Melville Crossing Development Approval
The project seeks industrial development agency (IDA) tax abatements, which critics argue will shift tax burdens onto local homeowners.
Commercial Property Use and Vehicle Restrictions on Depot Road
Negligible financial impact on the town.
storm recovery and power outages
Residents face potential financial hits from spoiled groceries, lost work time, and possible property damage from fallen trees.
Contested Retaining Walls and Drainage at 35 Hemingway Drive
The applicant will have to pay for an independent engineering review ordered by the town.
Revocation of Accessory Dwelling Unit at 11 Jameson Court
The Artery Revitalization Project
Funded through $500,000 in county and federal grants, with potential future town matching funds of $50,000.
Manor Farm Park License Agreement
Generates lease revenue for the town while transferring maintenance responsibilities for historic structures.
Regulation of Kratom Products
Minimal fiscal impact, primarily involving code enforcement resources.
NYU Langone Medical Office Parking and Buffering
Private investment in commercial parking expansion.
Coordinated Retaining Wall Replacement on Dickens Avenue
Private investment by property owners to improve neighborhood safety and property values.
Evolution of Correctional Facilities and Rehabilitation
Funding supports correctional facility maintenance, vocational training programs, and re-entry resource centers.
Response to Major Crises and Emergency Operations
Emergency deployments and disaster response draw upon specialized county and state disaster relief funds.
427 Wolf Hill Road drainage and scale dispute
The board hired outside engineers on other cases, and unresolved drainage issues could mean costly fixes for whoever is found responsible.
Motorsports facility on East Jericho Turnpike
Revives a commercial building vacant since 2024 along the Jericho Turnpike motor-vehicle corridor.
Center Shore Park and Cold Spring Harbor Waterfront Plans
Supported by private donations of $250,000 for Cold Spring Harbor waterfront enhancements.
Industrial Site Design and Visibility at 191 East Second Street
Reconstruction of a damaged industrial property affecting local industrial capacity and neighborhood aesthetics.
Oheka Castle Multi-Family Development Variances
Significant multi-family residential development valuation tied to Oheka Castle preservation and redevelopment.
Decisions during term (879)
Recorded while Hebert was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Acceptance of minutes of October 22, 2026
Public Hearing 23747 — 27 Carman Road, Dix Hills (Rojas Ortiz and Martinez)
Public Hearing 23765 — 9 Montana Street, Huntington (Franco)
Public Hearing 23764 — 56 Wintercress Lane, East Northport (Varughese)
Public Hearing 23785 — 169 West Pulaski Road, Huntington Station (Casey)
Public Hearing 23784 — 10 Jameson Court, East Northport (Konur)
Public Hearing 23786 — 950 East Jericho Turnpike (Motorrad Realty LLC / Habberstad)
Resolution — retention of H2M Architects and Engineers (ZBA 23729, 35 Hemingway Drive)
Accessory apartment applications ADU 2284, 2295, and 2297
Approval of Minutes for October 8, 2026
Front Yard Variance for 48 Highland Court
Signage Variance and SEQRA Negative Declaration for 215 Jericho Turnpike
Retaining Wall Variance for 8 Dickens Avenue
Retaining Wall Variance for 10 Dickens Avenue
Retaining Wall Variance for 12 Dickens Avenue
Retaining Wall Variance for 14 Dickens Avenue
Second Extension of Grant for 104 Soundview Terrace
Amended Decision for 33 Pine Drive
Accessory Dwelling Unit Preliminary Approval for 27 Weston Street
Accessory Dwelling Unit Preliminary Approval for 68 Ninth Avenue
Voting record (14)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Special Use Permit for Cornerstone Melville
I still, in my humble opinion, don't feel like we've met the pause, and that is the reason for my vote against.
Defeat of Gas Leaf Blower Restriction Ordinance
Adopt Local Law Introductory No. 26-2026 (Tax Levy Limit Override)
Schedule Public Hearing for The Cornerstone Melville Mixed-Use Project
Voted against scheduling the hearing due to unresolved questions surrounding the project pause and cumulative community impacts.
Authorize South Huntington Water District PFAS Treatment Improvements and Bonds
Authorize Huntington Sewer District Facility Improvements and Bonds
Schedule Public Hearing on Tax Levy Limit Override
Expressed deep concern over the hardship residents face and stated a tax cap override should be an absolute last resort after cutting all possible spending.