Council Member· 2026–2029
Joe Mulligan
Middletown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:03
- Avg per meeting
- 2:40
- Segments
- 685
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Top issues during term (14)(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.
EV Charging Stations Installation
Contract not to exceed $1,112,396.14, fully reimbursed by OKI Carbon Reduction Grant.
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.
Historic Property Blight and Code Enforcement Limitations
Legal actions and city-led interventions could require significant municipal funds without guaranteed recovery.
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.
utility billing issues
Residents are facing unexpected spikes in their household utility costs that could blow a hole in their monthly budgets.
cybersecurity and utilities
Getting the billing system back online saves the city from ongoing manual processing costs and restores steady revenue collection.
utility billing restoration
You won't get hit with sudden late fees while the city gets its billing system back in working order.
cyber security
Getting the billing system back online prevents long payment delays and keeps city utility revenue flowing smoothly.
data breach
You could end up spending time and money dealing with identity theft or fraud if your info gets used.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Mulligan 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.