Council Member· 2026–2029
Julie Zando-Dennis
Easton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 13:29
- Avg per meeting
- 4:30
- Segments
- 128
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Top issues during term (17)(General)
Comprehensive Zoning & SALDO Amendments
Not specified in the agenda materials.
Regional Planning and Data Center Zoning Concerns
Potential long-term infrastructure and utility impacts depending on future data center proposals.
Comprehensive Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Review
Involves capital expenditures for street sweeping equipment and grant application costs.
AI Fire Radio Monitoring Technology
Unknown costs associated with camera installation or data agreements.
GWG Rock LLC Northampton Street development settlement
The parcel sits in the LERTA district, so tax abatement incentives apply to the redevelopment.
Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan Consideration
Participation costs would be distributed across multiple participating municipalities, potentially lowering the individual cost for Easton compared to updating a standalone plan.
Comcast Utility Box Encroachment
Private investment by Comcast bringing broadband competition to residents.
Canal Street Surplus Land Disposition for Affordable Housing
Property value and potential grant funding for affordable housing construction.
South Side Edible Walkway Project
Funded through grants and community partnerships with minimal direct impact on the municipal budget.
OpenGov Financial Software Agreement
Covered in part by a $200,000 matching grant from the DCED, with replacement costs comparable to current legacy systems.
Homelessness Outreach and Regional Pressures
City resources and police time are increasingly utilized to manage transient populations from outside the municipality.
Winter Storm Recovery and Snow Removal Operations
Estimated salt usage exceeded 1,000 tons, with significant overtime and contractor payroll expenses.
Downtown Outdoor Dining Enforcement and Standards
Minor administrative costs associated with enforcement and guideline printing.
State Minimum Wage Increase Resolution
Higher wages for workers making under $15 per hour across the commonwealth.
Zoning Notification Radius Expansion
Negligible administrative cost for mailing additional notices.
Scott Park Obelisk Monument Proposal
Donated public art with no direct capital cost to the city.
historic preservation
Property values might shift as historical districts get tighter rules, potentially driving up costs for charm-seekers while slowing down fast-paced commercial flips.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Zando-Dennis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(General)
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