Town Board Member· 2026-01-01–2029-12-01 (month-level start: January 2026 per Albany County unofficial November 2025 results as reported by the Altamont Enterprise and the January 6, 2026 organizational meeting minutes showing Councilman McDonald seated; month-level end: December 2029 per townofguilderland.gov Town Board page stating the Supervisor serves a two-year term and Board members four-year terms; statute text not read)
Kevin McDonald
Guilderland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 6:50
- Avg per meeting
- 2:17
- Segments
- 94
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
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.
Foundry Road Blighted Properties Assessment Proposal
Enforcement actions and potential legal notices involve staff time and administrative costs.
Subdivision and Site Engineering Review
Maintains lower tax assessments on restricted unbuildable parcels.
Commercial Property Maintenance and Compliance at 255 Western Avenue
Sign installation costs for the commercial tenant.
Industrial Expansion and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Residents report declining property values and potential safety hazards due to heavy commercial traffic.
Airgas Facility Expansion
Private commercial investment in the industrial park.
Capital Kids Care Daycare Hours Extension
Private operational costs and tuition structures.
Western Diner Parking Lot & Landscaping Modifications
Private project costs borne by the property owner.
Dunsville Road Residential Addition Variance Rehearing
Private residential investment costs.
Altamont Ice Cream, Pizza & Mini Golf Site Plan
Private commercial investment that will generate local sales and property taxes.
Residential Infill Development on GI Road
Increases local property tax base through new home construction.
Contractor Yard Proposal at 634 Route 146
Property values for nearby homeowners could decrease due to the industrial nature of the project.
Conservation Easement Application for Historic Crouse Farm Property
The property owner would be eligible for a 90% tax exemption on their town and county assessment for the conserved acreage.
St. Madeline Sophie Church 18-Lot Subdivision Proposal
3-Lot Minor Subdivision Proposal at 10 Lenann Drive
Property owners will split sale proceeds among family members, with minor right-of-way dedication to the town.
Streamlined Environmental Review for 3400 Carman Road
Saves time and legal expenses by bypassing standard SEQR litigation risks.
Costco Traffic, Operating Hours, and Expansion Concerns
Workforce Housing Policy Clarification
Establishes clear metrics for developer PILOT eligibility and housing set-asides.
Shady Acres Subdivision & Albany Pine Bush Preservation
The developer is required to pay $2,200 per dwelling unit in park and recreation fees and $2,085 per dwelling unit in sewer mitigation fees.
GIS and Environmental Property Mapping Tools
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while McDonald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (3)(Development)
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