Pelham · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Pelham voter guide

Flood mitigation

Feb 24, 2026

Applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, February 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).
  • YesChance MullenVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).
  • YesDonald OtondiVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).
  • YesRussell SolomonVoted yes on applying for a county stormwater grant for the North Pelham Watershed flood project and committing the 50% local match (passed 6-0, February 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, February 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026Link

Taxes

Jan 13, 2026

Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override the state tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, January 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override the state tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesChance MullenVoted yes on Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override the state tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override the state tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed 5-0, January 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override the state tax levy limit for the 2026-27 budget (passed 5-0, January 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026Link

Traffic safety

May 12, 2026

Asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, May 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).
  • YesChance MullenVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).
  • YesDonald OtondiVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).
  • YesRussell SolomonVoted yes on asking the state legislature for a school speed zone camera program in the village (passed 7-0, May 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026Link

Village budget

Apr 28, 2026

Adopting the 2026-27 village budget

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 village budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesDonald OtondiVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 village budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 village budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 village budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesRussell SolomonVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 village budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link

Sep 22, 2026

Buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, September 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesChance MullenVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesDonald OtondiVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesRussell SolomonVoted yes on buying an Avant 640i loader for $109,517.23 with funds moved from the contingency line (passed 6-0, September 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, September 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026Link

Wolfs Lane redevelopment

Feb 10, 2026

Authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC

Result as recorded: passed 5-2, February 2026

  • YesAllison AndersonVoted yes on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).
  • YesChance MullenVoted yes on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).
  • YesDonald OtondiVoted yes on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).
  • YesKrystal HowellVoted yes on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).
  • YesMichael CarpenterVoted yes on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).
  • NoRussell SolomonVoted no on authorizing a memorandum of understanding with potential redeveloper PHP Partners, LLC (passed 5-2, February 2026).

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026Link

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