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 (12)(Public Safety)
Expansion of Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
Residents warned of potentially seven-figure lawsuit costs if misuse continues; pending notices of claim are already on the agenda.
Tadio Parkway Speed Limits
New signage, striping or traffic calming would carry unquantified costs.
Ambulance Services Code Amendment
Affects emergency medical service operations and regulatory compliance costs.
Police Department Expansion and Community Advisory Council
$14,419.59, covered by grant funds.
Borden Road neighbor privacy dispute
Fire Training Facility
No town money — the facility is privately funded by donation.
Library roof asbestos survey concerns
Town Police Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
Potential legal defense costs arising from disputed detention practices.
Walden Galleria Mall Security and Crime Concerns
Police presence at the mall is funded through private business contracts.
Youth Mental Health and Online Safety Initiative
Positions the town to receive future state grant funding for youth programs.
Ethics and Censure Resolution for Councilmember Pilarski
Null
police shooting
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for potential lawsuits and investigations related to the shooting.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Bakowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(Public Safety)
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