Legislator, District 4 (R)· 2026-07-14–2026-12-31 (appointed to the District 4 vacancy at the July 14, 2026 Legislature meeting per rensselaercounty.org/legislators/bill-film; Rensselaer County Charter § 2.04, 3: serves until the first day of January following the first election at which the vacancy can be filled, so the term ends December 31, 2026)
Bill Film
Rensselaer County
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Top issues during term (20)
wildfire emergency
Emergency firefighting efforts and potential property damage are going to pull heavily from local disaster funds and municipal resources.
Axon Enterprise Legal Software Contract
Procures cloud-based legal software services through state contract pricing.
Sewer Rent Procedure Timeline Alignment
Potential changes to sewer rent charges for district users, pending the hearing.
immigration policy
County taxpayers could face potential legal expenses and litigation costs stemming from community pushback and civil rights challenges over the enforcement policy.
Kratom sales ban (Local Law T-4)
Enforcement falls on the Health Department and local police; no cost estimate was given.
Live streaming of legislature meetings and public forums
Low or no cost, according to speakers; the resolution authorizes streaming services.
Proposed County Kratom Ban
Retailers found in violation face civil penalties of up to $500 per confiscated item for initial offenses and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations.
law enforcement policy
If the state decides to withhold funding over this standoff, local taxpayers could end up footing the bill.
ICE jail agreement
County taxpayers could see continued federal funding and detainee housing stipends, but they might also shoulder potential legal defense costs tied to civil rights challenges.
Victim services funding advocacy
State funding for local victim services organizations.
lawsuit against sheriff
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for costly legal defense fees if the county decides to fight the lawsuit in court.
lawsuit
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill as this state-versus-local courtroom battle drags on.
lawsuit over ICE agreement
County taxpayers could end up footing a massive legal bill depending on how this costly courtroom battle plays out.
lawsuit against state policy
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill as this courtroom battle against the state plays out.
lead paint remediation
It's totally free for qualifying homeowners, funded entirely by federal grant dollars.
public health ban
Local businesses lose a revenue stream from pulling a popular product, and the county avoids potential public health costs down the road.
immigration policy litigation
Local taxpayers are on the hook to foot the bill for mounting legal fees as this state-versus-county showdown plays out in court.
lawsuit against state
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill to fund this ongoing courtroom battle against the state.
ICE partnership
County taxpayers could end up footing the bill for expensive, prolonged legal battles against the state.
immigration policy challenge
County taxpayers could face heavy legal bills to fund this ongoing court battle against the state.
Decisions during term (55)
Recorded while Film was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution G/374/26 - Van Rensselaer Manor Rehabilitation Contract Extension
Resolution G/390/26 - Tri-City ValleyCats Stadium Agreement Extension
Resolution G/391/26 - Axon Enterprise Software Agreement
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR THE SEPTIC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FUND PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE…
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT TO CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOME OF UPSTATE NEW YORK – MENTAL HEALTH
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ALBANY COUNTY FOR PROJECT EDUCATION TRAINING SERVICES – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY REENTRY TASK FORCE PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET – DISTRICT ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT (MINERAL CRUSHED ROCK) – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET – OFFICE OF THE RENSSELAER COUNTY SHERIFF
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NETCLOCK TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM – BUREAU OF PUBLIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION – BUREAU OF FINANCE
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ALLOCATION FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE RENSSELAER COUNTY CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER TO CORRECT THE 2026 SCHOOL TAX ROLL FOR BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - BUREAU OF TAX SERVICES
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE NYS BOARD OF ELECTONS 2026 MAIL BALLOT GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE NYS BOARD OF ELECTONS 2026 ELECTIONS GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
RESOLUTION CONCLUDING THE RENSSELAER COUNTY ANNUAL THIRTY (30) DAY INCLUSION PERIOD
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH IN RENSSELAER COUNTY
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 15, 2026 AS NATIONAL RECYCLING DAY IN RENSSELAER COUNTY
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