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Town Board Member· 2022-09-20–2027-12-01 (continuous Town Board service: sworn in September 20, 2022 to fill a vacancy per Town Board minutes, sworn again January 3, 2023 and January 4, 2024 for the full term elected November 2023, term January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027 per the Guilderland Police Department directory; month-level end: December 2027 per townofguilderland.gov Town Board page stating the Supervisor serves a two-year term and Board members four-year terms)

Jake Crawford

Guilderland

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

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0:08
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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Mar 2026[54]

Guilderland Residences PUD Affordable Housing Proposal

The developer will pay $2,200 per townhome and $1,200 per multifamily unit into the town's park fund, plus a sewer mitigation fee still to be determined.

critical↑Jan 2026[24]

Pine Bush Parc PUD Density and Traffic Evaluation

Significant private housing development with infrastructure contributions and land dedication.

medium↑Jul 2026[22]

Flock Safety Camera Network Privacy Concerns

None discussed.

medium↑Apr 2026[21]

Foundry Road Blighted Properties Assessment Proposal

Enforcement actions and potential legal notices involve staff time and administrative costs.

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Severe Drainage and Flooding Challenges for West Lydius Subdivision

Substantial engineering and off-site drainage infrastructure costs for the developer.

medium↑Apr 2026[19]

Accessory structure height variance, West Old State Road

Property owners incur private costs for fencing and landscaping improvements.

high↓May 2026[17]

Subdivision and Site Engineering Review

Maintains lower tax assessments on restricted unbuildable parcels.

critical↑Mar 2026[16]

Commercial Property Maintenance and Compliance at 255 Western Avenue

Sign installation costs for the commercial tenant.

high↓Apr 2026[16]

Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Amendment

Property owners incur private costs for fencing and landscaping improvements.

high↓Jun 2026[15]

Polsinelli Estates Cluster Subdivision and Pine Bush Preservation

Addition of new residential tax parcels.

high↑Mar 2026[14]

Climate Smart Communities Certification

Unlocking state grants and funding opportunities for local environmental and sustainability projects.

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Moratorium and Regional Safety

May affect property development rights and municipal regulatory costs.

medium↓Aug 2026[13]

Hanley Lane Minor Subdivision

Minor private property development costs.

high↓May 2026[12]

Verizon Wireless Small Cell Antenna on Schoolhouse Road

A $10,000 removal bond will be required to ensure future decommissioning of the pole.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

West Lydius Street Major Cluster Subdivision

Infrastructure improvements and stormwater management systems will be required.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

Veterans Property Tax Exemption Expansion

Involves approximately $3 million in financial assistance, including a $1.7 million real property tax exemption over time.

critical↓Feb 2026[11]

Industrial Expansion and Neighborhood Quality of Life

Residents report declining property values and potential safety hazards due to heavy commercial traffic.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Capital Kids Care Daycare Hours Extension

Private operational costs and tuition structures.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Adam Bernacki Pole Barn Height Variance

None for the town; private investment by the property owner.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Preliminary Budget and Tax Cap Compliance

Town property taxes remain under the 2% tax cap, representing approximately 12% of total property tax bills.

Decisions during term (336)

Recorded while Crawford was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of minutes for September 9 and October 14, 2026

approved7-0Oct 28, 2026

Home Occupation One hair salon site plan, 24 Krauss Road

approved7-0Oct 28, 2026

Concept approval, two-lot minor subdivision, Brandel Road, Joseph Silvestri

approved6-0-1Oct 28, 2026

Final site plan approval, Gil and Residence PUD, 6 and 10 Mercy Care Lane

approvedOct 28, 2026

Adjournment and revised meeting schedule

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Albany Med Urgent Care Signage Variance

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Capital Kids Care Special Use Permit Amendment

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Adam Bernacki Pole Barn Height Variance

approvedOct 21, 2026

Western Avenue Sign Panel Replacement

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Sewer Budget (Section 202 Principal and Interest)

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Adopt Sewer Department Budget (Section 202 Principal and Interest)

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Sewer Budget (Operation and Maintenance)

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Adopt Sewer Department Budget (Operation and Maintenance)

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve October 6, 2026 Town Board Minutes

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Amend 2026 Town Budget and Recognize Highway Department

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Adopt Local Law for Guilderland Residences

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 20, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing for Veterans' Tax Exemption

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Capital Kids Care Site Plan Review Recommendation

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

255 Western Avenue Cannabis Dispensary Site Plan Recommendation

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

2360 Western Avenue Metro Self-Storage Site Plan Amendment Recommendation

Voting record (348)

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Sewer Budget (Section 202 Principal and Interest)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adopt Sewer Department Budget (Section 202 Principal and Interest)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Sewer Budget (Operation and Maintenance)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adopt Sewer Department Budget (Operation and Maintenance)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approve October 6, 2026 Town Board Minutes

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Amend 2026 Town Budget and Recognize Highway Department

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adopt Local Law for Guilderland Residences

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing for Veterans' Tax Exemption

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amend the Town’s 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer’s memorandum.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the water warrant in the amount of $261,602.67.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt Local Law 6-2026 allowing the rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve scheduling a public hearing for November 17th at 7 pm on the proposed conservation easement for the property located at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Rd.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve tabling tonight’s decision until after the October 15th meeting of the Albany County Planning Board.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Close the public hearing at 7:52 pm.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve the minutes of the Town Board’s September 15th, 2026, regular meeting.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt the proposed SEQR Resolution finding that the granting of this rezone request will not cause a substantial environmental impact and a negative declaration should be issued.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize the extension of the Town’s Flexible Spending Account to all eligible full-time non-union employees starting January 1st, 2027, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt the proposed Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Award the bid for the remote-controlled mower to Rodick Enterprises, LLC, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $41,000.00, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Close Public Hearing on Guilderland Residences PUD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for 761 County Line Road

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve the 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract between the Town and the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve the Department of Emergency Services (EMS) to issue a request for proposals for the purchase of a Type I ambulance, as requested by the Director of EMS.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2026 (761 County Line Road Rezoning)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Schedule Public Hearing for Conservation Easement at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Road

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Table Density Determination for Pine Bush Parc PUD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize Flexible Spending Account Extension for Non-Union Employees

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adopt Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Award Bid for Remote-Controlled Mower

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize Water Warrant

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amend 2026 Budget under NYS Town Law § 112

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize RFP for Type I Ambulance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve the 2027 rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt Local Law No. 5 as drafted, except to change all references (3) from a six-month moratorium to a one-year moratorium on data centers and strike Section 5 (Relief from Provisions).

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve the minutes of the Town Board's August 18, 2026, regular meeting.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Authorize the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Authorize the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights-of-way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt Local Law No. 5 (Data Center Moratorium)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve Minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve Police Department Investigator Appointments

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Accept Donation for SRO Vehicle Wrap

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 14 for revalidating the Department of Emergency Medical Services under the Medicaid program, as requested by the Director of Emergency Medical Services.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor: Nancy Klopfer, Alternate Member with a term ending Septem

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Close the public hearing at 7:40 pm.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Accept the donation by Efros Orthodontics of an exterior wrap for the School Resource Officer vehicle, with an estimated value of $4,800, as recommended by the Chief of Police.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Close the public hearing at 7:18 pm.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve the appointment of Officer Joshua Harrison as Criminal Investigator and Officer Sean Ralston and Officer Kristopher Scarano as School Resource Officer Investigators, as recommended by the Chie

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Schedule a public hearing for October 6, 2026, at 7 pm for the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development, as requested by the Town Planner.