The Glens Falls Common Council considered a parking resolution.
Attendance Records Provide Context
Jim Clark was named acting mayor for that meeting.
Rice's Attendance
Rice was present at the Jan. 13, 2026, Common Council meeting.
The Parking Resolution and the Split Vote
On Oct. 13, the Common Council considered a resolution to impose permit-only paid parking in three city lots and on the first floor of the Clinton Avenue parking garage facing Elm Street. The council approved it 3-2, according to Glens Falls Chronicle.
The Glens Falls Chronicle reported that City Attorney Taylor Basford determined a majority of council members present and voting was sufficient to pass a resolution when a quorum was present.
Acting Mayor Rules
City rules provide that when both the mayor and council member-at-large are unavailable, the Common Council shall choose one councilman as acting mayor.
What the City Budget Projects for Parking
The City of Glens Falls' 2024 adopted General Fund budget projected $9,000 in Park Street parking garage revenue and $23,000 in parking permit revenue, according to the City of Glens Falls. These are budget estimates, not actual receipts; the projections alone do not show how the revenue is used to support parking operations or other city services.
