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Steel E. Potter

Republican · NY · Jefferson County Legislator, District 13

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Steel E. Potter is based in Watertown, New York.

Where Steel E. Potter stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records),

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (6 records)

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support
  • On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station.

    March 5, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 2 support
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture.

    June 2, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342.

    November 12, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 6 oppose
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution.

    June 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342.

    November 12, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station.

    March 5, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs.

    March 5, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport.

    June 6, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 172 supporting New York Assembly Bill A11024 to establish a statewide competency-restoration workgroup.

    June 2, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

  • On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs.

    March 5, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
  • On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution.

    June 2, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
    • June 6, 2023 · On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Infrastructure)

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • On 2023-06-06, Steel Potter voted aye on Jefferson County Resolution 154 authorizing FAA and NYSDOT grants and contracts for runway-lighting improvements at Watertown International Airport.

    June 6, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: jeffersoncountyny.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 168 authorizing a $50,000 New York State cybersecurity grant to strengthen the county's cybersecurity posture. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 2, 2026 · On 2026-06-02, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 175 authorizing contracts for security and renovation work at the Human Services Building, with construction and management amounts listed in the resolution. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control, Supports Social Programs and Welfare)
    • November 12, 2025 · On 2025-11-12, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 294 authorizing a five-year Tyler Technologies document-management system for the County Clerk's Office, with a first-year cost of $167,342. (Supports Government Efficiency, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 93, which amended the county budget by $31,786 for a roll-off truck at the Transfer Station. (Supports Environment and Public Health, Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • March 5, 2024 · On 2024-03-05, Steel Potter sponsored Jefferson County Resolution 94, which reappropriated $285,684.07 in Homeland Security grants for sheriff-department equipment, overtime, and operating costs. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction, Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)

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