Robert C. Cavanaugh II

• Budget and Public Safety

  Cavanaugh attributed increases in police and fire overtime to challenges in the previous year, including training new recruits and a tough year with fires, affecting the budget.

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• Housing and Property Tax

  Cavanaugh emphasized the importance of a full tax reassessment in Binghamton to ensure a fair distribution of the property tax burden, noting that the last one was conducted in 1993.

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• City Governance

  Cavanaugh referenced the city charter's provisions for filling council vacancies and plans to seek a judicial review of the interpretation regarding a disputed seat.

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• Community Development

  Cavanaugh expressed satisfaction with the cooperation between the City Council and the mayor's office on Community Development Block Grant funding allocation to address community needs.

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• Public Safety

  Cavanaugh noted that Binghamton already has a model of shared services in law enforcement and consolidates services where appropriate, such as with the SWAT team.

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• Economic Development

  Cavanaugh believes Binghamton is embracing Binghamton University as a key driver of the economy and community, opening up new opportunities for the future.

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🗳️ When to vote

• New York State General ElectionTuesday, November 3, 202659d

Sources

• Binghamton City Council Discusses Funding
• Binghamton City Council looks to advance housing legislation - AOL
• Debate continues over disputed Binghamton City Council seat. Both mayor and city council appoint members
• Binghamton City Council and Mayor reach agreement on federal grant funding
• Mayor Kraham blasts city council for floating constituent’s proposal to ‘dissolve’ Binghamton Police Department
• Robert Cavanaugh - Pipe Dream