Council Member· 2024–2027
Jennifer Burg-Carter
Middletown
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 21:20
- Avg per meeting
- 1:15
- Segments
- 350
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Demolition of Hotel Manchester and Sunshine Building
Demolition and remediation costs come from the city's Middletown Tomorrow Fund, not new MPA borrowing.
Enforcement of Historic District Building Standards
Potential costs associated with increased code enforcement, legal proceedings, and property receivership or acquisition.
Maintenance Worker recruitment
Constant hiring and training plus delayed projects could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Hanover Street Gravel Pile Removal
The change order costs up to $267,560.40, covered by Brownfield grant funds.
administrative appointment
This new high-level hire will come with a standard city salary and benefits package that taxpayers ultimately fund.
Historic Property Blight and Code Enforcement Limitations
Legal actions and city-led interventions could require significant municipal funds without guaranteed recovery.
Industrial Pollution and Railroad Blockages
Property values in affected neighborhoods could take a hit, and local taxpayers might end up footing the bill for environmental cleanup enforcement.
EV Charging Stations Installation
Contract not to exceed $1,112,396.14, fully reimbursed by OKI Carbon Reduction Grant.
Water Rate Increase Delay and Infrastructure Funding
Reduces estimated 2026 water rate revenue by approximately half ($1.1 million), requiring adjustments to capital improvement budgeting.
cyberattack
While the exact price tag isn't out yet, dealing with ransomware and fixing hacked systems usually costs taxpayers a pretty penny.
utility billing issues
Residents are facing unexpected spikes in their household utility costs that could blow a hole in their monthly budgets.
data breach
You could end up spending time and money dealing with identity theft or fraud if your info gets used.
cyberattack fallout
Dealing with the fallout, beefing up IT security, and potential legal fees could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
code compliance
Taxpayers could end up footing a hefty bill to fix up all these municipal code violations.
utility billing cyber attack
While delayed bills mean you haven't had to pay recently, a big catch-up payment is likely coming your way soon so plan your budget accordingly.
cybersecurity attack
Dealing with this hack and upgrading our digital defenses could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
residency requirement
No direct taxpayer costs are currently tied to this residency debate.
cybersecurity breach
While the exact cost isn't clear yet, dealing with ransomware or system fixes usually ends up draining taxpayer funds.
cybersecurity incident
While exact costs aren't out yet, fixing a citywide hack usually means shelling out big bucks for IT experts and system upgrades.
utility billing restoration
You won't get hit with sudden late fees while the city gets its billing system back in working order.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Burg-Carter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.