At its January 13, 2026 meeting, the Clarkstown Town Board unanimously advanced an unprecedented package of code enforcement legislation aimed at significantly strengthening the town’s ability to protect neighborhood quality of life. Under the leadership of George Hoehmann, the Town Board approved four measures that expand enforcement authority, increase penalties, enhance legal tools, and grow staffing within the Code Enforcement Department.
Town officials said the legislative package builds on the administration’s aggressive enforcement efforts over the past year, during which Clarkstown secured a record number of code enforcement fines in 2025. The new measures are intended to further deter violations and ensure repeat offenders are held fully accountable.
One of the measures, the Repeat Code Offenders Act, was introduced by Jon Valentino. The legislation permanently codifies the Town Attorney’s ability to pursue unlimited collection of civil compromise damages against repeat code violators in Town Justice Court.
Another proposal, the Code Violators Civil Fines Act of 2026, was introduced by Mike Graziano. The local law significantly increases fines for both first-time and repeat code enforcement violations. A public hearing on the proposed law is scheduled for February 10, with enactment expected afterward.
The Town Board also unanimously approved the Deputy Town Attorney Designation Act, introduced by Bob Axelrod. The resolution formally creates the position of Deputy Town Attorney for Code Enforcement, marking the first time Clarkstown has designated a Town Attorney role specifically focused on code enforcement. The measure took effect immediately.
In addition, the Code Enforcement Hiring Act of 2026, introduced by Don Franchino, commits the town to hiring three additional full-time code enforcement officers, including one bilingual Spanish-speaking officer. The resolution also authorizes expanded advertising for qualified applicants. Once the positions are filled, Clarkstown will have a total of eight full-time code enforcement officers. This measure also took effect immediately.
Supervisor Hoehmann said the package underscores the town’s firm stance on enforcement. “Since day one, my administration has been laser focused on cracking down on code enforcement violations,” Hoehmann said. “Working with all members of this Town Board, this unprecedented legislative package will further strengthen our ability to protect our community. If you violate our code in Clarkstown, we will hold you accountable.”
Residents who are aware of potential code violations are encouraged to report them through the town’s MyClarkstown 311 App or by calling the Clarkstown Building Department at 845-639-2100.