Trustee· 2025-04-08–2028-04-01
George Ford
Port Chester
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 4:17:02
- Avg per meeting
- 12:14
- Segments
- 4006
Want every word Ford has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Ford said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)
Westchester Crossing (United Hospital site) redevelopment approvals
A 20-year tax abatement on the hotel parcel reduces near-term tax revenue but is projected to enable a project that adds jobs, spending, and long-term tax base.
Costco expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue
The IDA will study the PILOT and benefits package for the revised project, with a decision expected over the next few months.
Graduated parking fines local law
Higher or graduated parking fines could bring in more revenue — and cost violators more.
Church expansion parking relief at 35 Traverse Avenue
No direct cost to the village; the church avoids buying 19 parking spaces it says it cannot afford.
Term limits for Mayor and Trustees
Trustees also discussed aligning election cycles to save the roughly $100,000+ cost of standalone mayoral elections.
Outstanding parking ticket collection IMA with Town of Rye
Uncollected parking fines represent lost revenue for the Village.
Residential parking, traffic circulation, and public safety study (RFP 2026-07)
The Village will pay a consulting firm for the study; the cost isn't specified in the RFP excerpt.
Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law build-out limit removal
Potential loss of millions in mitigation fees — one recent project alone owes over $3 million.
Restaurant outdoor dining at 179 Rectory Street
Extended outdoor seating seasons could help a 26-year-old restaurant recover business lost since COVID.
D&B Company shipping containers interpretation
E-bike and scooter safety
Response to Rumors About First Responders in Mr. Panella Fatality
Unknown — depends on what other municipalities charge and how often such calls happen.
Comprehensive plan progress
Truck traffic and sidewalk safety at 21 Grace Church Street coffee plant
Delays are costing the business money, and restrictions could raise its operating costs; roughly 29-year employees say their jobs depend on approval.
FY 2026-2027 PCIDA budget
About $3 million in fund balance may be earmarked for long-term PILOT administration costs.
Commercial displacement mitigation study
Consulting costs are not yet set; the RFP has not been posted.
Capitol Theatre marquee message boards
No direct cost to the village; the theatre pays for its own sign installation.
Carpet World multi-storefront signage
Downtown welcome center pop-up proposal
Possible modest monthly contribution to the landlord; funding source not yet decided.
Port & Main job shortfall
Tax breaks worth millions ride on these projects delivering promised jobs; shortfalls could trigger clawbacks.
Decisions during term (405)
Recorded while Ford was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes
Case #2024-0255 — 35 Traverse Avenue site plan approval
Case #2026-0275 — 21 Grace Church Street site plan and special exception approval
Case #2026-0274 — 179 Rectory Street adjourned
Case #2026-0276 — 1 Westchester Avenue (Costco) adjourned
September 28, 2026
155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2
157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2
Designating polling locations and hours for the March 16, 2027 village election
Add-on of resolutions II through VI to the agenda
Intergovernmental agreement with New York State for endpoint protection and response services
Updated DEA Equitable Sharing and Task Force Agreement
Capital Project #2026-308 — Westchester & Bowman Avenue traffic improvements, $200,000
Budget amendment — FY 2026-27 General Fund, police emergency services vehicle repair, $11,600
Budget amendment — Capital Project #2021-212, computer hardware/equipment, $124,000
Meals on Main Street request for reserved curbside spaces rejected
Term limits discussion tabled
Adjourn Case #2026-0262 (D&B Company, 315 Boston Post Road) to November 19
Approval of Case #2026-0261 — 35 Traverse Avenue parking variance
Approval of Case #2026-0270 — Capitol Theatre electronic message boards
Voting record (164)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2
157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension public hearing continued to November 2
Designating polling locations and hours for the March 16, 2027 village election
Add-on of resolutions II through VI to the agenda
Intergovernmental agreement with New York State for endpoint protection and response services
Updated DEA Equitable Sharing and Task Force Agreement
Capital Project #2026-308 — Westchester & Bowman Avenue traffic improvements, $200,000
County owns the intersection; potential $750,000 taxpayer cost with no recent accidents.
Budget amendment — FY 2026-27 General Fund, police emergency services vehicle repair, $11,600
Budget amendment — Capital Project #2021-212, computer hardware/equipment, $124,000
Overnight parking and street-cleaning fine increases — public hearing set in motion
Adopt United Hospital Fourth Amended Findings (Resolution 0000.1)
Hopes this is the last change and that buildings will finally be built on the site.
United Hospital PMU Amendments (Resolution 000.1)
Adopt United Hospital Amended Site Plan (Resolution 00.1)
Add-on: defined timeframe for street closures, police escorts and use of village property
Appointment of Village Prosecutor and Confirmation of Prosecutorial Authority
Budget Transfer – FY 2026-27 General Fund – Fire Department Training Equipment ($8,000)
Budget Amendment – FY 2026-27 General Fund – Central Garage Sanitation Truck Repair ($44,000)
Local law extending Westchester Avenue/Irving Avenue project site plan approval
Term limits for mayor and trustees
Supported tabling so the terms could be changed to three consecutive three-year trustee terms.
MOTION TO APPROVE JULY 22, 2026 & AUGUST 19, 2026 MINUTES
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING APPOINTMENTS
MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOTION TO APPROVE JULY 8, 2026 MINUTES
MOTION TO ADOPT EMPLOYMENT AND VERIFICATION POLICY
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 - $6,718.37
United Hospital site hearing tabled to Sept. 30
Fair Share Mitigation local law adopted
223-227 Westchester Ave permit extension hearing adjourned
South Regent Street renamed for Lou Larizza
ArtsWestchester underpass mural add-on accepted
Approval of July 29, August 11 and August 25 minutes
Teamsters Local 456 contract ratified
Adoption of Local Law No. I-16 of 2026 — disabled veterans tax exemption
Westchester Crossing public hearing — adjourned to September 8
Capital Project #2026-304 — 2026 Sidewalk Program ($950,000)
Award of Bid No. 2026-08 — Sidewalk Program to Woodland Manor LLC ($860,250)
Capital Project #2026-305 — Lyon Park 9-11 Memorial Improvements ($8,000)
Award of Bid No. 2026-11 — HVAC services to F&F Mechanical Service, LLC
Capital Project #2026-306 — Village Hall 3rd Floor HVAC ($20,000)
Capital Project #2026-307 — Fire Dept Station Alerting System ($165,000)
Award of Bid No. 2026-12 — Fire alerting system to Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. ($160,890.27)
Acceptance of SYEP donations ($18,250 total)
Reappointment of Dr. Janusz R. Richards to Town of Rye Board of Assessment Review
Construction noise waiver for 28 Pearl Street redevelopment
No residents objected to the waiver