Chair· 2024-03-01 – 2027-03-01 (month-level start: term begun March 2024, re-elected; prior term on Sept 2023 Town Council roster expired March 2024 and three-year terms per the 2026 town ballot article; month-level end: city Town Council page 'Term Expires: March 2027')
Robert F. Bryant
Salem
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:19:45
- Avg per meeting
- 8:13
- Segments
- 4001
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
South Fire Station project budget
About $21 a year on a $500,000 home once bond payments start in 2028.
South Fire Station replacement wetland impacts
Roughly $1 million in fund balance could reduce the project's net cost to about $4.7 million.
New Fire Station #3 at 170 Lawrence Road
A potential 20-year bond could fund construction, offset by $1.3 million in expiring impact fees, donations, or grants.
Police Traffic Enforcement and Community Outreach Grant
Adds $21,200 in state funding at no cash cost to the town.
South Fire Station replacement (~$10M, 2027 ballot)
About $421 total over 20 years for a $500K home, possibly less if more impact fees arrive — roughly zero tax impact in the first three years.
Ambulance Billing and Collections
Better collections could bring more ambulance revenue into town coffers without raising rates.
$30,000 Violence Against Women Act Grant for Police Department
It's grant money — $30,000 for police work with no apparent hit to local taxes.
Fire department paramedic shortage
A $280,000 grant covers training costs for four firefighter paramedics.
Police staffing and patrol visibility
Adding a new patrol officer was discussed but left in the budget; no net change.
Hazardous dead trees at 186 Bluff Street
Removal costs unknown; town would not pay — a quote may be sought.
Meadow Glen Easement ATV Violations
$71.89 for the sign.
Community Events and Traffic Safety
Police station budget status
The police station budget figure wasn't stated in the available materials; it represents a significant capital expense for taxpayers.
New Police Station Construction
$11.2 million in bonds at 3.61% interest, repaid by taxpayers over the bond term.
Fire Engine-Pumper Lease-Purchase (Article 7)
$295,000 first-year payment of a $1.35 million five-year lease, subject to voter approval.
Ethics Complaint 2026-01 Findings
Jamestown Canyon Virus Detection
September 8 Primary Election Logistics
South Fire Station design and public outreach
Targeting a not-to-exceed budget of $10 million.
New Polling Locations for 2026 Elections
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bryant was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.