Supervisor, City of Saratoga Springs· 2026–2027
Minita Sanghvi
Saratoga County
About
Minita Sanghvi's campaign focuses heavily on addressing critical local challenges such as homelessness within Saratoga Springs. Her platform emphasizes practical solutions for community welfare as she seeks representation on the county Board of Supervisors.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyWork to solve the issue of homelessness in Saratoga Springs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 3:15
- Avg per meeting
- 1:38
- Segments
- 36
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Local Law to Prohibit Kratom Sales
None.
Youth Substance Use and Vape Prevention Survey
Uses a portion of the county's $984,376 JUUL settlement allocation, with a single survey administration costing approximately $34,000.
Sewer District Capital Projects and Asset Management
Involves multi-million dollar capital funding through state environmental loans and fund balance adjustments for sewer upgrades.
2026 Farmland Protection and Open Space Grant Awards
$760,000 in county funds, with about $385,000 coming from reserves.
Property Tax Exemption for 100% Service-Disabled Veterans
Could alter property tax revenues and reduce tax burdens for eligible veterans.
Economic Development Grant Disbursements and Reminders
Total transfer of $23,013.27 from reserves for 2025 grants, with roughly $194,000 available in unallocated reserves for the 2026 cycle.
County Trail Projects and Infrastructure Updates
Reduces the trails grant pool by $20,000 to reallocate funds toward a master plan, while requiring towns to provide a 25% match for grant projects.
Countywide Bar Closing Hours (Last Call)
Unknown.
2027 Workers' Compensation Budget
Claims paid totaled over $600,000 in two months, and the budget is being spent significantly faster than last year.
Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Phasing
About $14 million for the main runway, largely covered by FAA grants.
Saratoga County Jail Overcrowding and Facility Capacity
Up to $90,907 for the term ending March 31, 2028.
Airport Car Rental Lease Renewal
No cost to the county — it's a no-cost lease, and the FAA provides millions in airport funding.
North Shore Road Retaining Wall and Ledge Stabilization
Property owners face potential relocation costs estimated at $50,000 if the wall must be rebuilt.
Ballard Road Bridge Replacement in Wilton
Covered via state and federal aid alongside budget amendments and reserve allocations.
Short-Term Rental Tax Collection Agreement with Airbnb
Generates new county revenue through occupancy tax collections on short-term rentals.
Child Welfare and Behavioral Health Consultation Services
70000 dollars annually funded by state grants.
Animal Shelter Capacity and Seizure Case Backlog
Generates revenue through service fees from participating municipalities, such as $17,500 received from Troy last year.
Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation for Seniors
Funded through existing department budgets totaling over $63,000 across programs.
Traffic Safety and Indigent Legal Services Grants
Utilizes approximately $237,000 in remaining grant funding for legal defense services.
Police Mutual Aid and SRO Jurisdiction
None.
Decisions during term (541)
Recorded while Sanghvi was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 2 meeting minutes
Amendment of county substance abuse policy
Approval of minutes, July 8, 2026 meeting
Canceling delinquent taxes in the Town of Milton (Stanco)
Authorizing county auditor to approve tax refunds, corrections, and credits up to $2,500
Approving the 2027 tax bill flyer (truth in taxation)
Approval of minutes — July 8, 2026
Approval of October 6 meeting minutes
Peer recovery advocate agreement with Prevention Council
OMH clubhouse funding and RISE Housing agreement
Unified Court System overdose intervention agreement
Early intervention administration grant
JUUL settlement funds for vaping prevention and enforcement
Public health emergency preparedness funds
Safe Harbor funding for youth trafficking victims
Runaway homeless youth shelter state allocation
CAPTAIN shelter operations contract
Approval of minutes from October 6 meeting
Approval of September 2 meeting minutes
Set public hearing on proposed 20-year no-cost FAA lease
Voting record (9)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
On a motion by Supervisor Grasso, seconded by Supervisor Sanghvi, Resolution #308 was adopted by the following vote after remarks by Supervisors Kinowski, Sanghvi, Sturm and Barrett.
Adoption of Local Law No. 6 (Resolution 308) - Prohibition of Kratom Products
A total ban strips away a vital lifeline for chronic pain patients and pushes users toward dangerous synthetic isolates or illicit street markets.