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Carl Fulgenzi, Chairman

Mr. Fulgenzi is a lifelong Mount Pleasant resident with extensive experience in local government and public service. He was first elected to the Town Board in 1989 and has served as Town Supervisor since 2014.

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Carl Fulgenzi Jr. is a lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant.

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Asked about Abinanti’s claim that he engages in culture war politics, Fulgenzi rejected the notion.

“I don’t think culture has anything to do with the election,” he said. “I was in business for 45 years and worked with Hispanics many, many times in many, many years. And everyone I have met have been good people. I have nothing against any nationality. Black, white, Asian, Hispanic, doesn’t really matter to me. I’ve met them all and work with them all. So I never judge anyone by their race or nationality.”

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Carl has served as Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor since 2014. He was first elected to the Mount Pleasant Town Board in 1989.

2026 New York General Election

He stressed that it is important to allow “smart development to come in that can maintain our tax base so we don’t have to raise taxes to any absorbent amount.” Fulgenzi said the town is carefully managing its budget to control taxes, noting that while the 2026 increase is about 9.4%, efforts are underway to rebuild fund balances and limit future hikes.

Fulgenzi said the town is carefully managing its budget to control taxes, noting that while the 2026 increase is about 9.4%, efforts are underway to rebuild fund balances and limit future hikes.

“We are very cautious about how we spend taxpayer dollars because we are all taxpayers,” he said.

Said the town is managing its budget, rebuilding fund balances, and limiting future tax increases.

- Said the town is managing its budget, rebuilding fund balances, and limiting future tax increases.

Economy

Among the issues he pushed back on is the suggestion that the town has failed to pursue outside funding.

“We seek grants constantly,” Fulgenzi said. “For renovations to buildings, infrastructure repairs, water main replacements, police technology — that’s something we do on a regular basis.”

Said the town regularly seeks grants for building renovations, infrastructure repairs, water-main replacements, and police technology.

- Said the town regularly seeks grants for building renovations, infrastructure repairs, water-main replacements, and police technology.

Public Services

Fulgenzi also cited other commercial sites in town, including Regeneron and PepsiCo, as examples of the town’s strong commercial tax base that doesn’t add pressure on local schools.

He stressed that it is important to allow “smart development to come in that can maintain our tax base so we don’t have to raise taxes to any absorbent amount.” Fulgenzi said the town is carefully managing its budget to control taxes, noting that while the 2026 increase is about 9.4%, efforts are underway to rebuild fund balances and limit future hikes.

Among them is a revitalization effort along Elwood Avenue in Hawthorne that aims to attract new businesses and enhance the commercial corridor.

“We’ve started the Hawthorne Elwood Avenue project, and we’re looking at ways to help with tenant improvements and support businesses,” he said.

Supports “smart development” to maintain the tax base and limit tax increases.

Said the town is considering tenant improvements and business support through the Hawthorne Elwood Avenue project.

- Supports “smart development” to maintain the tax base and limit tax increases.
- Said the town is considering tenant improvements and business support through the Hawthorne Elwood Avenue project.

Housing & Urban Development

“We had police cars at the time with barely pass inspection,” Fulgenzi said. “We’ve replaced all the old cars with newer cars. And we have a process every year of upgrading the vehicles because the police puts on more miles than anybody else.”

Said the town replaced older police vehicles and upgrades them annually.

- Said the town replaced older police vehicles and upgrades them annually.

Public Safety

Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi recently sent a letter to the NYSDOT.
"We demand that you step in, overrule these rigid restrictions and mandate that a fully operational traffic signal be included in the Route 9A project plans. Common sense must prevail before another preventable tragedy occurs on this road. We look forward to your prompt response and immediate action," the letter read in part.

News 12 | Hudson Valley | Push continues in Mount Pleasant for safety improvements at busy intersection

News 12 spoke with Fulgenzi Friday.
"I know the book says it doesn't warrant a traffic light, but the experiences of the residents in that area say otherwise," Fulgenzi told News 12.

He said current development projects are required to meet strict environmental standards designed to prevent runoff from leaving a property.

The town also continues to invest in drainage infrastructure, he said, replacing older pipes and installing new catch basins designed to last decades.

“Every year there’s constant drainage work being done,” the supervisor said.

Calls for Route 9A project plans to include a fully operational traffic signal.

Said the town is replacing older drainage pipes and installing new catch basins.

- Calls for Route 9A project plans to include a fully operational traffic signal.
- Said the town is replacing older drainage pipes and installing new catch basins.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Town of Mount Pleasant Posted on May 13, 2026

The original article was published from 5/13/2026 1:30:00 PM to 6/13/2026 11:59:00 PM

Archived - A Message from Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi: Why I am Opposing the 2036 Electric School Bus Mandate

As your Town Supervisor, I am committed to a sustainable future, but I will not stand by while Albany imposes an unfunded mandate that threatens children’s safety and taxpayers’ wallets.

News Flash Archive - A Message from Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi: Why I am Opposing the 2036 Electric School Bus Mandate

Moving Forward:

I will be asking the Mt. Pleasant Town Board to pass a formal resolution calling on Albany to delay or amend this mandate. This is not an opposition to clean energy; it is a demand for a responsible, funded, and safe transition.

We must put our students and taxpayers first.

Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi

Calls for delaying or amending the 2036 electric school-bus mandate, seeking a funded and safe transition.

- Calls for delaying or amending the 2036 electric school-bus mandate, seeking a funded and safe transition.

Carl Fulgenzi Jr.

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