Councilmember· 2024-2027
Barbara A. Bakowski
Town of Cheektowaga
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 4:12:36
- Avg per meeting
- 12:02
- Segments
- 2619
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Top issues during term (18)(Development)
Commercial Expansion and Environmental Concerns at Carwell Corrosion
The project would add a new service facility on a 1.2-acre Broadway property if approved.
Corporate Office and Warehousing Development at Union Road
Commercial investment and job creation across the town's business corridors.
UTECH Waterproofing Commercial Development at 0 Broadway
Private commercial investment in a vacant parcel, generating future tax revenue for the town.
7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Shop on Walden Avenue
Private commercial investment with potential tax revenue and job creation for the town.
Cemetery Expansion and Sustainable Stormwater Management
Private non-profit capital improvement project.
West Herr dealership at 6700 Transit Road
Returns a long-vacant hotel site to the tax rolls.
New retail building at 1345 Walden
Proposed wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road
Parking reconfiguration at 2523 Walden
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center Expansion at 157 Cleveland Drive
Property owners are funding site enhancements and recreational amenities.
Cell Tower Proposal at 940 Losson Road
Private telecommunications investment with unknown local tax assessment impacts.
Rescission of Deputy Highway Superintendent Abolishment
Zero immediate financial impact as no salary or stipend is attached to the recreated title.
Creation of Civil Engineer Position
Position established at existing principal engineering assistant wage scale.
Development on Nonconforming Subdivided Lots
Property value enhancements for individual homeowners.
Commercial Tire Facility and Wetland Review at 3419 Broadway
Permitting delays could impact business expansion timelines.
Dell Hydraulics Expansion and Wetland Permits
Private commercial investment in industrial expansion.
Cultural Community Center Proposal at 3095 Genesee Street
Community-funded nonprofit development.
Commercial Truck Parking Expansion at 2370 Walden Avenue
Private business investment in commercial site improvements and expanded inventory staging.
Decisions during term (67)
Recorded while Bakowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION 2026-662 157 Cleveland (79.20-9-1.1) / Development Review
Project: 100 McKesson (Development Review)
Project: 160 French (Development Review / Zoning District Change)
Project: 2523 Walden (Development Review)
Project: 1345 Walden (Development Review)
100 McKesson Parkway (Development Review)
157 Cleveland Drive (Development Review)
3150 Union Road (Development Review)
3438 Broadway (Zoning Amendment & Development Review)
0 Broadway (Development Review)
PROJECT: 1593 Walden (Development Review, Special Use Permit)
PROJECT: 100 McKesson (Development Review)
Resolution 2026-579: 760 French Road Development Review (Site Plan)
RESOLUTION 2026-585 Annual Renewal of Housing and Community Development Software
01. PROJECT: 100 McKesson Parkway (Development Review)
02. PROJECT: 157 Cleveland Drive (Development Review)
04. PROJECT: 3150 Union (Development Review)
05. PROJECT: 3438 Broadway (Zoning Amendment & Development Review)
PROJECT: 1593 Walden (Development Review, Special Use Permit)
PROJECT: 100 McKesson (Development Review)
Voting record (7)(Development)
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