O
Smithtown
← All officials
TWL

Councilman· 2024-2027

Thomas W. Lohmann

Smithtown

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
0:36
Avg per meeting
0:12
Segments
22

Want every word Lohmann has said?

The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Lohmann said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.

Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Aug 2026[31]

Cox & Sons Industrial Landfill Remediation and Trucking Station Proposal

Residents say truck traffic has already damaged Town Line Road, with a county estimate of over $50 million to bring it to spec.

critical↑Feb 2026[11]

Industrial Storage and Trucking Facility Modifications

Property values for nearby residential homes could be negatively impacted if unmitigated industrial noise and activity continue.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Raising Cane's Signage and Visual Impact

Private commercial investment in the commercial corridor.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Gyrodyne LLC Preliminary Approval Extension

None directly on town funds; continued development timeline for the applicant.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Country Pointe Estates Condominium Development

Will generate construction activity and future tax revenue for the town.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Commercial Hotel Expansion on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

The project would replace a septic-system restaurant with sewer-connected hotel and retail uses in the Hauppauge Industrial Park.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Industrial Manufacturing and Outdoor Storage Operations at Pelkowski Precast

Supports local industrial manufacturing output and employment, with potential implications for adjacent property values.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Branchinelli's Site Plan & Septic Upgrade

Private commercial investment with no direct cost to town taxpayers.

high↓May 2026[7]

Industrial Park Parking and Landscape Island Standards

The applicant faces costs for landscaping and lighting upgrades.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Temporary Family Living Quarters Special Exception

Provides a cost-effective housing alternative for aging family members within the community.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Spark Car Wash Development in Lake Grove

Generates private commercial investment and municipal fee revenue.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Commercial Redevelopment and Signage in Commack

Enhanced business visibility and advertising capability.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Subdivision and Bond Time Extensions

Involves performance bonds ranging from $24,716.90 to $66,180.00, which will be released upon final inspection.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Foxwood Estates Subdivision Infrastructure Completion

Secured by an existing performance bond held by the town.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Bolla EM Realty Station Modernization

Private commercial investment with no direct tax burden on residents.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Memorial Sloan Kettering Parking Expansion & Retaining Wall

Minimal cost for signage installation.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

T-Mobile Wireless Facility Installation

None specified.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Commercial Bar and Tavern Proposal in Kings Park

Could alter property values and local business dynamics in downtown Kings Park.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Kings Park Infill Development and Subdivision Denials

Prevents potential intensification of density on undersized parcels.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Commercial Site Plan Approvals for Mason Technologies and Insignia Steakhouse

Generates commercial construction activity, building permit fees, and long-term commercial tax revenue.

Decisions during term (9)

Recorded while Lohmann was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

5136 - Sole Source: Annual Software Maintenance and Support for Municity 5 Software with ICC Community Development Solutions.

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

5139 - Promotion of Liam Trotta to the position of Senior Environmental Planner in the Planning & Community Development Department, at a rate of pay of $53.66 per hour, subject to a 12 week probationary period, effective October 10, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 16, 2026

Case 19519: Commerce Drive LLC - Commercial Development

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

4671 - Town Board to authorize the Town Assessor, Louis Necroto, to attend the Cornell Seminar on Professional Development in Ithaca, New York from July 19, 2026 to July 24, 2026 for an approximate cost of $1,800.00. Reimbursement of…

approved5-0May 5, 2026

4591 - Seasonal appointment of Alexander Andersen to the position of Student Intern II in the Planning & Community Development Department, at a rate of pay of $16.00 per hour, effective May 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026.

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Case 19507: Bolla EM Realty, LLC - Filling Station Redevelopment

approved5-0Mar 19, 2026

4365 - Increase account CM1.0000.1083 (Industrial Development Agency) in the amount of $146.60 and increase account CM1.0000.1640 (Ambulance Revenue) in the amount of $75,336.03 and increase account CM1.4540.0442 (Contractual Services) in…

approvedVoted yes5-0Feb 3, 2026

Community Development Budget Modification (Year 2023)

approved5-0Feb 3, 2026

4185 - Authorization for the Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways and Department of Planning and Community Development to participate as municipal representatives in the Fresh Pond Stakeholders group organized by…