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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Cheektowaga public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Expansion of Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
Residents presented FOIL'd event logs showing former officers retained access, joke hotlists tracking co-workers, and disabled multi-factor authentication, after three officers were suspended for misusing the system to stalk a town employee. Speakers demanded the cameras come down, an independent audit, and a local ALPR law; Supervisor Nowak said the board must seriously consider the system's future in 2027.
Ethics and Censure Resolution for Councilmember Pilarski
Residents and council members debated a resolution to censure Deputy Supervisor Brian Pilarski following reports that he failed to file IRS Form 990 nonprofit forms for the Seneca-Babcock Community Association.
Town Police Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
Residents and activists pressed the town board to end local police collaboration with ICE, citing civil rights concerns and recent federal enforcement actions. Counter-speakers defended police cooperation with federal agencies to ensure public safety.