Town Board Member· January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028
David R. DeCancio
Town of Bethlehem
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 6:03
- Avg per meeting
- 1:31
- Segments
- 68
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Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
Police Department Oversight and Leadership Concerns
Salary adjustments totaling pay increases for top police command staff.
Police Department Donation
A minor revenue increase of $100 for the police department gift fund.
Public Notice and Governance Transparency
The consultant engagement continues through roughly November; a new website will require going out of house for design and build.
building safety closure order
The closure could mean repair or relocation costs for the center and extra transportation or care costs for people who must find services elsewhere.
Police Department Staffing and Appointments
Adds three new officer salaries of $62,758 each plus benefits to the police department budget.
Safe Parks Law Adoption
Negligible administrative costs associated with notices and hearings.
Delmar Bethlehem EMS Operational Update
New ambulances cost upwards of $300,000 with annual price increases of 7% to 10%.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while DeCancio was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.