Clarkstown Ramps Up Code Enforcement with New Acts

The Clarkstown Town Board has advanced an unprecedented code enforcement legislative package at the January 13, 2026 meeting. Unanimously, Supervisor Hoehmann and the Town Council moved four measures that will substantially increase Clarkstown’s code enforcement strength and capabilities.

This effort builds on the aggressive code enforcement efforts that the town has taken under Supervisor Hoehmann’s leadership, including securing a record number of code enforcement fines in 2025. 

Clarkstown Code Enforcement Legislative Package: 

Repeat Code Offenders Act: Councilman Jon Valentino introduced legislation to permanently codify the Town Attorney’s ability to pursue unlimited collection of civil compromise damages in Town Justice Court. 

Code Violators Civil Fines Act of 2026: Councilman Mike Graziano introduced a local law change increasing the level of fines for first and repeat code enforcement violations significantly. A public hearing on the law will be held on February 10th with enactment to follow. 

Deputy Town Attorney Designation Act: Councilman Bob Axelrod introduced a resolution to formally create the position of “Deputy Town Attorney for Code Enforcement.” This will be the first time a Town Attorney position in Clarkstown is specifically designated for code enforcement purposes and will help enhance the town’s legal ability to pursue violators in court. This resolution was passed unanimously and will take effect immediately. 

Code Enforcement Hiring Act of 2026: Councilman Don Franchino introduced a resolution committing the town to hiring three additional code enforcement officers, with one being a bilingual Spanish speaking position. The resolution also authorized the personnel department to expend funds to do more extensive advertising for qualified applicants including on commercially available job boards and sites. Upon hiring of these three additional positions that town will have a total of eight full time code enforcement officers. This resolution was passed unanimously and took effect immediately. 

Supervisor George Hoehmann stated, “Since day one my administration has been laser focused on cracking down on code enforcement violations. Clarkstown has the largest and most aggressive code enforcement team in the county. I am pleased to announce, working with all members of this town council, this unprecedented code enforcement legislative package which will further strengthen our abilities to protect our community. This should be a warning to all, if you violate our code in Clarkstown we will hold you accountable.”

If you are aware of a potential code violation, please report it to the town through its MyClarkstown 311 App or calling the Building Department at 845-639-2100.