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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Public comments (24)
Questioned the legality and accounting of the town's $18 million risk retention fund and demanded written answers, then blasted the 9.8% tax increase alongside pay raises and a 42% rise in bonding debt.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026 · 9:53 →Submitted written comment opposing the 9.8% tax increase, urging the board to respect the tax cap and find internal cuts before adoption.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026 · 1:47:00 →Suggested each councilmember post their budget-cut proposals on the town website so residents can weigh in.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026 · 1:45:11 →Supported the budget as fiscally necessary given contractual costs, while opposing spending on surveillance-related legal judgments.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026 · 1:43:21 →Condemned police misuse of the Flock system and questioned town procurement and warrant auditing procedures after the town controller position was abolished.
Board - Regular Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 26:29 →Suggested amending the TCEA tuition reimbursement memorandum of agreement to require employees to work for the town for 2-3 years after getting a CDL to protect taxpayer investment.
Board - Regular Meeting — September 22, 2026 · 7:00 →Discussed the realities of budget increases, the need for better inter-departmental planning, website updates, and council office hours.
Board - Regular Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 19:55 →Supported the council appointment, arguing the board was elected to make decisions and manage necessary budget increases.
Board - Regular Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 17:00 →Questioned the lack of citizen members on the DPW research committee, opposed the FeedMore donation, and asked about electronic assessment filings.
Board - Regular Meeting — July 28, 2026 · 31:00 →Invited town board members to attend upcoming meetings of the Dick Urban Community Association.
Board - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026 · 12:30 →Urged the board to maintain tax exemptions for residential solar installations and defended the necessity of the town comptroller position.
Board - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026 · 17:30 →Criticized the social media policy, road bonding terms, and training expense procedures.
Board - Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 · 28:00 →Criticized town tax increases and heavy equipment bonding compared to other municipalities.
Board - Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 · 8:16 →Raised governance and financial compliance questions regarding nonprofit organizations receiving public funds.
Board - Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 · 14:25 →Inquired about the implementation of New York State tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans.
Board - Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 · 25:20 →Expressed concern over town bonding practices and raised personal employment grievances.
Board - Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 · 6:45 →Opposed tax cap override, requested online budget prep reports, and inquired about outstanding bonding and grant reimbursements.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026 · 2:00:52 →Asked the board to table the Depew police tax credit pending civil rights lawsuit outcomes.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 1:05:03 →Suggested attaching conditions to Depew police funding or pursuing police department consolidation.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 1:07:00 →Cautioned against premature tax cap overrides and weakening procurement oversight.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 48:21 →Criticized rising debt and unbudgeted transfers for swimming pools.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 36:00 →Urged the board not to raise taxes or exceed the tax cap, highlighting severe financial strain on elderly residents.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 30:18 →Opposed fund transfers for pools, tax levy increases, and solar farm tax breaks.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 1:01:00 →Requested itemized cost projections for federal enforcement collaboration and its impact on renters.
Board - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 57:00 →