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Town Supervisor· 2024-2027

Brian M. Nowak

Town of Cheektowaga

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
13:24:24
Avg per meeting
33:31
Segments
9598

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[90]

McKesson Parkway Multi-Unit Residential Development

If approved, the project would add roughly 144 housing units on about 6 acres near McKesson Parkway.

critical↑Jan 2026[36]

2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Override

A roughly 9.8% town tax increase is proposed; each 1% of levy equals about $750,000.

high→Aug 2026[31]

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.

high↓Jan 2026[28]

Small Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Expansion

Telecommunications providers are investing private funds into local infrastructure.

critical↑Apr 2026[27]

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.

critical→Feb 2026[25]

Highway Department Equipment Purchases and Paving Schedule

Roughly 2,000 additional tons of salt would be bought from the highway budget at prices below next year's rates.

high↓Aug 2026[23]

Corporate Office and Warehousing Development at Union Road

Commercial investment and job creation across the town's business corridors.

medium↑Jan 2026[21]

Tadio Parkway Speed Limits

New signage, striping or traffic calming would carry unquantified costs.

high↑Feb 2026[20]

Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Regulations

Minimal cost to replace the baseball sign.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Sanitation and Yard Waste Collection Challenges

Could save disposal costs versus paying outside contractors.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Commercial Rezoning and Retail Expansion on French Road

Enhances commercial property productivity.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

FY 2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan

Uses federal CDBG/HOME entitlement funds, not town tax dollars.

high↓Jul 2026[18]

Harlem Villas Affordable Housing PILOT Agreement

Exempts the project from standard property taxes for 15 years in exchange for 5% of gross revenue payments.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

UTECH Waterproofing Commercial Development at 0 Broadway

Private commercial investment in a vacant parcel, generating future tax revenue for the town.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Ambulance Services Code Amendment

Affects emergency medical service operations and regulatory compliance costs.

high↓Apr 2026[14]

7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Shop on Walden Avenue

Private commercial investment with potential tax revenue and job creation for the town.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Town Council Appointment Controversy

Salary is established for the councilmember position.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Police Department Expansion and Community Advisory Council

$14,419.59, covered by grant funds.

high↓Jan 2026[12]

Residential Driveway Encroachments and Setback Variances

Private construction and removal costs for property owners.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Battery Energy Storage System Proposal at 3695 Broadway

Private investment in commercial renewable energy infrastructure.

Decisions during term (919)

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

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Fire training facility land transfer (Res. 2026-708)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Close 2027 budget public hearings

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent agenda (Res. 2026-695 through 2026-726, minus nine pulled items)

approvedVoted yes4-2Oct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-695 — Transfer of Funds

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-697 — Stiglmeier Park Casino demolition hearing notice

tabledOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-703 — 6700 Transit zoning amendment (pulled)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-705 — Police drone purchase

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolutions 2026-715 and 2026-716 — IT department leadership appointments

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-723 — Probationary appointments (amended)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-727 — Captains and Lieutenants contract, 2027-2031

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolutions 2026-728 and 2026-729 — Amended public hearing calls

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-730 — Bonfire permit, 2600 William

tabledOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-637 — Local Law No. 8 (ambulance services) falls from table

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2026

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-696 Warrant

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-698 32 Cloverdale Road – ROW (91.06-10-7) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-699 32 Cloverdale Road – ROW (91.06-10-7) / Special Use Permit (SUP)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-700 535 Duke Road – ROW (102.04-1-34) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-701 535 Duke Road – ROW (102.04-1-34) / Special Use Permit (SUP)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-702 6700 Transit (82.03-4-1.1) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)

Voting record (363)

353 yes8 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-695 — Transfer of Funds

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-622 – Amend Appointment Date of General Crew Chief Michael J. Full

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda (Resolutions 2026-639 through 2026-693, with six removed)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-649 – Yard Waste Disposal Bid (Bid #2026-13)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-663 – Local Law No. 9, Tax Cap Override

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-678 – Confident Girl Mentoring Program MOU

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-682 – Principal Engineer Assistant Appointment (Jennifer P. Hill)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Motion by Councilmember Bakowski, Seconder Councilmember Thompson to Table the Resolution

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Motion by Supervisor Nowak, Seconder Councilmember Rahman to close the hearing.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Motion by Councilmember Elderkin, Councilmember Pilarski to Table the Resolution

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Barbara Bakowski, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Tiffany Collins, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Supervisor Nowak, Seconder Councilmember Pilarski to close the hearing.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Tiffany Collins, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Tiffany Collins, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Monica Elderkin, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Pilarski, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Monica Elderkin, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Monica Elderkin, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Monica Elderkin, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Monica Elderkin, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Vernon Thompson, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Tiffany Collins, Councilmember

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Brian Nowak, Supervisor

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Motion by Barbara Bakowski, Councilmember