Councilmember· January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2028
Robert "Bob" Kern
Town of Riverhead
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 55
- Total speaking time
- 3:45:45
- Avg per meeting
- 4:06
- Segments
- 4366
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
2027 preliminary budget amendments and tax levy reduction
Cuts the proposed 2027 tax hike by a full percentage point — a 35% reduction in the tax increase.
CDBG Funding for Local Nonprofits
Federal HUD funds distributed through Suffolk County; no direct town tax impact.
affordable housing funding
The $3.67 million state award covers a chunk of the project’s financing, reducing pressure on local dollars and helping the 80-unit development move toward construction.
Decisions during term (53)
Recorded while Kern was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 2026-930 – Budget Adoption of Community Benefit Funds for Open Space Project
Resolution 2026-931 – Highway Capital Project #52621 National Grid Road Restoration Budget Adoption
Resolution 2026-932 – Water District Capital Project #82308 Well No. 5-2a Budget Adjustment
Resolution 2026-934 – Highway Budget Transfer for Drainage Repairs
Resolution 2026-935 – Amendment #1 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-936 – Amendment #2 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-937 – Amendment #3 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-938 – Amendment #4 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-939 – Amendment #5 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-940 – Amendment #6 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-878 - Two Bears Park Capital Project Budget Adjustment
Resolution 2026-879 - Highway Storm Repair Budget Transfer
Resolution 2026-880 - Street Lighting Equipment Budget
Resolution 2026-923 - 2027 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing Notice
Resolution 2026-842 - Ambulance District Budget Adjustment (Armory Repairs)
Resolution 2026-843 - Duck Ponds Restoration Budget (Capital Project #12620)
Resolution 2026-844 - HVAC Replacement Budget Adjustment (George Young Community Center)
Resolution 2026-877 - Records Management Digital Conversion Budget Adjustment
Resolution 2026-814 — Budget adjustment for HVAC replacement at Justice Court and Police Department
Resolution 2026-765 - Budget Transfer for 2026 Legal Fees
Voting record (53)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
2026-940 Authorizes Amendment #6 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget
2026-935 Authorizes Amendment #1 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget
2026-937 Authorizes Amendment #3 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget
2026-936 Authorizes Amendment #2 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget
2026-938 Authorizes Amendment #4 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-930 – Budget Adoption of Community Benefit Funds for Open Space Project
Resolution 2026-931 – Highway Capital Project #52621 National Grid Road Restoration Budget Adoption
Resolution 2026-932 – Water District Capital Project #82308 Well No. 5-2a Budget Adjustment
Resolution 2026-934 – Highway Budget Transfer for Drainage Repairs
Resolution 2026-935 – Amendment #1 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-936 – Amendment #2 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-937 – Amendment #3 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-938 – Amendment #4 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-939 – Amendment #5 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Resolution 2026-940 – Amendment #6 to 2027 Preliminary Budget
Helped negotiate the prior dental plan and considers this one better.