Majority Leader; Legislator, District 3 (R)· 2026-01-01–2028-12-31 (four-year term, Rensselaer County Charter § 2.02; term begins January 1 after the November 2025 election, N.Y. Public Officers Law § 4, 1, and ends December 31, 2028 because 2025 terms were shortened to three years by the state even-year election law , BallotReady lists the seats as held until December 31, 2028; organizational meeting and oaths January 7, 2026 per county Certified Packet 1; start shown is the current-term start, earlier service is not sourced)
Kenneth H. Herrington
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.
Livestreaming legislative meetings
Unknown — depends on whether existing camera equipment can be used or a vendor is needed.
election administration
While no direct costs are cited yet, a state investigation and potential overhaul of the voting system will likely pull taxpayer dollars away from other local services.
HVCC Building Permit Delay and Cost Overruns
County share of the added cost was negotiated down from $2.4 million to $1.88 million.
Short-Term Rental Registry and Real Property Tax Opt-Outs
The Section 487 opt-out could affect tax exemptions for renewable energy installations.
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.
Bridge Replacement and Highway Infrastructure Projects
Reimbursement structure means the county may recover costs; total project cost not stated.
law enforcement policy
If the state decides to withhold funding over this standoff, local taxpayers could end up footing the bill.
County Budget Amendments and Departmental Appropriations
Reallocates county funds and incorporates external grant funding into active departmental budgets.
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.
Dunn Landfill Air Testing and Health Equity
Property values in the immediate neighborhood could take a hit depending on what the investigation finds.
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.
Decisions during term (325)
Recorded while Herrington 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
Voting record (3)
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