Councilmember· Appointed August 2026 - 2026 (interim)
Parvez Rahman
Town of Cheektowaga
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 10:27
- Avg per meeting
- 2:37
- Segments
- 125
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Sanitation and Yard Waste Collection Challenges
Could save disposal costs versus paying outside contractors.
Commercial Rezoning and Retail Expansion on French Road
Enhances commercial property productivity.
FY 2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan
Uses federal CDBG/HOME entitlement funds, not town tax dollars.
UTECH Waterproofing Commercial Development at 0 Broadway
Private commercial investment in a vacant parcel, generating future tax revenue for the town.
Ambulance Services Code Amendment
Affects emergency medical service operations and regulatory compliance costs.
Town Council Appointment Controversy
Salary is established for the councilmember position.
Fire Training Facility
No town money — the facility is privately funded by donation.
West Herr dealership at 6700 Transit Road
Returns a long-vacant hotel site to the tax rolls.
Stiglmeier Park Casino Building Demolition
County grant funding plus a town match set aside in 2024 would cover the work.
Police Labor Agreement 2027-2031
The contract terms affect town payroll costs, though figures are not in the available record.
New retail building at 1345 Walden
Proposed wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road
Parking reconfiguration at 2523 Walden
Vehicle rust-inhibitor service at 3438 Broadway
Library roof asbestos survey concerns
Borden Road neighbor privacy dispute
Walden Galleria Electric Vehicle Display and Test Driving
Mall management hopes the Tesla presence draws more shoppers and sales leads from across Western New York and Canada.
Sanitation Department Leadership Appointment
Salary and benefits for the General Foreman position are part of the existing sanitation department operational budget.
Decisions during term (251)
Recorded while Rahman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Fire training facility land transfer (Res. 2026-708)
Close 2027 budget public hearings
Consent agenda (Res. 2026-695 through 2026-726, minus nine pulled items)
Resolution 2026-695 — Transfer of Funds
Resolution 2026-697 — Stiglmeier Park Casino demolition hearing notice
Resolution 2026-703 — 6700 Transit zoning amendment (pulled)
Resolution 2026-705 — Police drone purchase
Resolutions 2026-715 and 2026-716 — IT department leadership appointments
Resolution 2026-723 — Probationary appointments (amended)
Resolution 2026-727 — Captains and Lieutenants contract, 2027-2031
Resolutions 2026-728 and 2026-729 — Amended public hearing calls
Resolution 2026-730 — Bonfire permit, 2600 William
Resolution 2026-637 — Local Law No. 8 (ambulance services) falls from table
Approve Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2026
RESOLUTION 2026-696 Warrant
RESOLUTION 2026-698 32 Cloverdale Road – ROW (91.06-10-7) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)
RESOLUTION 2026-699 32 Cloverdale Road – ROW (91.06-10-7) / Special Use Permit (SUP)
RESOLUTION 2026-700 535 Duke Road – ROW (102.04-1-34) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)
RESOLUTION 2026-701 535 Duke Road – ROW (102.04-1-34) / Special Use Permit (SUP)
RESOLUTION 2026-702 6700 Transit (82.03-4-1.1) / EAF Determination (NYSEQRA)
Voting record (52)
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