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Council Member· 2024-2027

Theresa Mari

Huntington

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
55:48
Avg per meeting
2:09
Segments
962

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Mar 2026[71]

The Cornerstone Melville Mixed-Use Development

Increases commercial and residential assessment values in the Melville area.

high↓Jan 2025[61]

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Restrictions

Nullified potential state equipment rebate utilization for commercial landscaping shifts.

critical↓May 2025[32]

Municipal Budget Adjustments and Capital Grants

Increases the maximum credit card spending limit for electronic purchases to $100,000 and adjusts departmental budgets across town operations.

high↑Mar 2025[24]

Map of Eastern Hills Subdivision Waivers

Private developer funding for drainage infrastructure.

critical→Aug 2025[24]

2026 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets

Overall town fund budget increases by 2.3% with a 0% tax increase in general and part-town funds.

high↓Apr 2025[23]

Residential Variance Requests and Neighborhood Improvements

Private property investments with no direct cost to the town.

high↑May 2025[23]

Heckscher Park Improvements and Open Space Funds

Directly impacts how $6.4 million in open space reserves and park improvement funds are budgeted and spent.

high↑Oct 2026[21]

Comac Little League Field Renovation Funding

Involves a recommended $360,000 town funding allocation alongside $139,100 from the little league organization.

critical→Jun 2026[19]

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.

high↓Feb 2025[19]

SEQRA Compliance and Generic Environmental Impact Statements for TDFRs

Economic certainty and development timelines for commercial property owners acquiring sanitary flow credits.

critical↓Feb 2026[18]

Melville Crossing Development Approval

The project seeks industrial development agency (IDA) tax abatements, which critics argue will shift tax burdens onto local homeowners.

critical↑Mar 2025[16]

Water District Bond Authorizations and Infrastructure Upgrades

Involves $7.075 million in total appropriations, backed by $3.875 million in bond debt and $3.2 million in district funds.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Commercial Property Use and Vehicle Restrictions on Depot Road

Negligible financial impact on the town.

medium→Sep 2026[13]

storm recovery and power outages

Residents face potential financial hits from spoiled groceries, lost work time, and possible property damage from fallen trees.

critical↓Oct 2026[12]

Contested Retaining Walls and Drainage at 35 Hemingway Drive

The applicant will have to pay for an independent engineering review ordered by the town.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Revocation of Accessory Dwelling Unit at 11 Jameson Court

critical↑Dec 2025[11]

Estates at Elwood (Media Villa) Development

Generates new housing and ratables for the Elwood school district while preserving significant open space.

critical↑Jun 2025[11]

Vape Shop Saturation and Regulations

Potential revenue increase from higher fines.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

The Artery Revitalization Project

Funded through $500,000 in county and federal grants, with potential future town matching funds of $50,000.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Manor Farm Park License Agreement

Generates lease revenue for the town while transferring maintenance responsibilities for historic structures.

Decisions during term (1037)

Recorded while Mari was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 29, 2026

Acceptance of minutes of October 22, 2026

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23747 — 27 Carman Road, Dix Hills (Rojas Ortiz and Martinez)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23765 — 9 Montana Street, Huntington (Franco)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23764 — 56 Wintercress Lane, East Northport (Varughese)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23785 — 169 West Pulaski Road, Huntington Station (Casey)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23784 — 10 Jameson Court, East Northport (Konur)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Public Hearing 23786 — 950 East Jericho Turnpike (Motorrad Realty LLC / Habberstad)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Resolution — retention of H2M Architects and Engineers (ZBA 23729, 35 Hemingway Drive)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Accessory apartment applications ADU 2284, 2295, and 2297

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of Minutes for October 8, 2026

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Front Yard Variance for 48 Highland Court

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Signage Variance and SEQRA Negative Declaration for 215 Jericho Turnpike

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Retaining Wall Variance for 8 Dickens Avenue

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Retaining Wall Variance for 10 Dickens Avenue

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Retaining Wall Variance for 12 Dickens Avenue

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Retaining Wall Variance for 14 Dickens Avenue

approvedOct 22, 2026

Second Extension of Grant for 104 Soundview Terrace

approvedOct 22, 2026

Amended Decision for 33 Pine Drive

approvedOct 22, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Unit Preliminary Approval for 27 Weston Street

approvedOct 22, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Unit Preliminary Approval for 68 Ninth Avenue

Voting record (24)

19 yes2 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Defeat of Gas Leaf Blower Restriction Ordinance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt Local Law Introductory No. 26-2026 (Tax Levy Limit Override)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Authorize South Huntington Water District PFAS Treatment Improvements and Bonds

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Authorize Huntington Sewer District Facility Improvements and Bonds

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Resolution 2026-303: Underground Tank Replacement Bonds

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Resolution 2026-304: Security Cameras and Equipment Bonds

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Resolution 2026-309: Energy Initiative Bond Authorization ($15.5M)

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of Special Use Permit for Melville Crossing (75 Maxess Road)

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Seat Sanitary Sewage Treatment Study Committee

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing for School District Financial Impact Agreements

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-40: Dedication of East 6th Street

AbstainedJul 15, 2025

Amend and Schedule Public Hearing for Civil Enforcement Law

AbstainedMay 13, 2025

Designate Town Hearing Officer

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Appropriate Funds for Dix Hills Water District Wellhead Treatment

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Appropriate Funds for Huntington Sewer District Capacity Upgrades

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Appropriate Funds for Greenlawn Water District Well No. 5

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Appropriate Funds for South Huntington Water District Plant No. 8

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Authorize Bonds for Town Road Improvements

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Appropriate Funds for Dix Hills Water District Equipment

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Authorize Bonds for Drainage Improvements

Voted yesMay 13, 2025

Authorize Bonds for Traffic Signal and Calming Improvements

Voted yesApr 8, 2025

Water District and Sewer Infrastructure Bond Authorizations

Voted noFeb 21, 2025

AMEND Resolution 2025-71 to Extend Position End Dates

Objected to the forced termination timeline and unconscionable contract terms imposed on long-serving legislative staff.

AbstainedJan 7, 2025

Appointment of Bureau Director (Resolution 2025-26)

Recused due to being married to the appointee.

In the news (2)