Olean Common Council · Nov 3, 2026
David
Anastasia
Alderman, Ward 7; term ends December 2027City of Olean
David Anastasia (Alderman, Ward 7) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Olean Common Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Ward 7 alderman on the Olean Common Council, in office since January 2020.
On the record: David Anastasia
7 sourced01Security cameras2 sourced positions
Voted no on an agreement with Verkada for security cameras and ten years of licensing (passed 4-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a bond resolution of up to $275,000 for security cameras (failed 4-2; two-thirds of all members required, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Wayne Street path1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing the city to terminate the Wayne Street Shared Use Path grant agreement (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Tax levy limit2 sourced positions
Voted no on the local law overriding the state property-tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he would vote no because the proposed tax rate was not yet known, calling an override without it a blank check.
Own statementOlean Common Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link
04Rec Center pool1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the council should award the pool upgrade contract now to lock in the price and move forward with a study.
Own statementOlean Common Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link
05Consulting contracts1 sourced position
Voted no on a professional services agreement with Thomas Mundes for consulting engineering services (failed 1-5, Aug. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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David Anastasia: their words and their votes on the same issue
Tax cap override
In their words
Said he would vote no because the proposed tax rate was not yet known, calling an override without it a blank check.
Apr 14, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Olean Common Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
On the record
Voted no on the local law overriding the state property-tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed).
Apr 14, 2026 ·Olean Common Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
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