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Councilmember· 2026–2026

Stephen A. Nowicki

Town of Cheektowaga

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At a glance

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Term ending Jul 28, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
2:04:42
Avg per meeting
10:24
Segments
1409

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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↓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.

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↓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.

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↑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.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Cemetery Expansion and Sustainable Stormwater Management

Private non-profit capital improvement project.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Veterans Day Planning and Community Events

Includes a $300 book donation and a $1,000 donation to the Be The One program.

high↓Mar 2026[11]

Commercial Zoning Amendment and Motor Service Expansion on Transit Road

Private investment by the applicant to improve property leasing and tenant retention.

medium↓May 2026[10]

Support for New York Health Act

Proponents estimated millions in potential savings for municipal healthcare expenditures, while critics warned of state tax increases.

critical↓Mar 2026[10]

Good Cause Eviction Law Proposal

None directly from discussion.

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Used Car Lot Proposal at 1310 French Road

Continued business operations for local commercial enterprise.

high↓Jun 2026[9]

Commercial Expansion and Residential Development Reviews

Private investments by property owners support local commercial and utility enhancements.

high↓Jul 2026[9]

Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center Expansion at 157 Cleveland Drive

Property owners are funding site enhancements and recreational amenities.

Decisions during term (663)

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

approved4-1-1Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-490: Establish Cheektowaga Police Dept Community Advisory Council

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-495: Special Use Permit for 2013 Walden Avenue Small Cell Facility

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-520: Scajaquada Creek Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-521: Establish Committee to Research Highway Department Conversion to DPW

approvedJul 28, 2026

Approve Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2026

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-492 Transfer of Funds

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-493 Warrant

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-496 Amend Agreement with University District Community Development Association, Inc. for 29 Marne Road

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-497 Authorization of Voucher Payment to FeedMore WNY

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-499 Annual Renewal ArcGIS Online Support Services

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-500 Annual Renewal PRTG Network Infrastructure Monitor

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-501 Renewal of Engineering Computer Aided Design Software Licenses

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-502 Electrical Harness Replacement/Bobcat for Facilities Department

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-503 Hydraulic Pump Repair/Bobcat for the Facilities Department

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-504 Approve Purchase for 95 Gallon Refuse and Recycle Totes and 95 Gallon Recycle Lids

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-505 Authorization to Purchase Training Dummies

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-506 Creation of Director of Information Technology and Records Management for Job Inventory

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-507 Appointment of Director of Information Technology & Records Management - Daniel Griebner

approvedJul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-508 Appointment of Network Coordinator (Competitive/Permanent) Department of Information Technology and Records Management - Jared R. Fedyna

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-509 Appointment of NYS HELPS (Non-Competitive/Permanent) Positions - Probation complete

Voting record (266)

219 yes7 no40 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Call to Public Hearing for Good Cause Eviction Local Law

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Amend Agreement with Flock Group Inc., for Cheektowaga Police Department Hardware and Software Products

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

3695 Broadway (103.17-1-19) / Development Review (Site Plan)

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Warrant

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Establish Account for Pave or Potholes (POP) Program

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Laborer (Labor/Permanent) Highway Department - Joseph M. Glosek

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Establish Account for Extreme Winter Recovery Program

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Transfer of Funds

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Establish Account for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction for Local Highway (PAVE-NY)

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

SEQR Type II Determination for the Scajaquada Creek Section 1135 Cheektowaga Town Park Two-Stage Project

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Purchase of Computer Equipment

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Repair of Wastewater Pump No. 2 at the Main Pump Station

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Call to Public Hearing - Special Use Permit / 20 Parwood Drive - ROW (125.07-3-20)

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

3095 Genesee (91.18-6-4) / Development Review (Site Plan)

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

3695 Broadway (103.17-1-19) / EAF Determination

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Establish Account for CHIPS

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

SmartDeploy Software System Annual Maintenance

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Travel Authorization - Police Department

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Approve Health Insurance Stop Loss Contract

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Authorized Extension of HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement with John W. Danforth Company

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Pump Operators (NYS HELPS) (Non-Competitive/Permanent) Pump Station- Philip Pantano IV, Ryan E. Pocobello, Nicholas S. Fullington, Karl J. Medley

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Authorize Supervisor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Various Organizations

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Automotive Mechanic Crew Chief (Non-Competitive/Permanent) Central Garage - Erik Hansen

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

The Annual Recognition and Celebration of Juneteenth in the Town of Cheektowaga

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Approve Health Insurance Plan Medical terms and Administrative services

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of NYS HELPS (Non-Competitive/Permanent) Positions - Probation complete

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Records Inventory Clerk (NYS HELPS) (Non-Competitive/Permanent) Office of the Town Clerk - Julie Symack

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Hiring/Termination of Part Time/Seasonal Employees

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Youth & Recreation Hiring Non-Residents

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Computer Support Technician (NYS HELPS) (Non-Competitive/Permanent) IT & Records Management - Christopher J. Stack

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Laborer (Labor/Permanent) Highway Department - Benjamin Brown

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Records Inventory Clerk (NYS HELPS) (Non-Competitive/Permanent) IT and Records Mgmt.- Tammy M. Forster

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Laborer (Labor/Permanent) Highway Department - Nicholas Birdwell Jr.

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Youth & Recreation Hiring

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Retain the Services of Nussbaumer and Clarke Inc. to Assist the Town with the Assessment of Main Pump Station Department Facilities

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Appointment of Senior Clerk (Competitive/Permanent) Highway Department - Angela L. Ruchalski

AbstainedJun 24, 2026

Authorization of Student Interns - Police Department

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Motion by Councilmember Thompson, Seconder Councilmember Bakowski to move Resolution 2026-342 to the Table

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Table Resolution 2026-342: Amend Agreement with Flock Group Inc.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Resolution 2026-384: Support of India's Law (S.9126A/A.10718A)

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-347 Approve Purchase of AED Electrodes

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-352 Authorize Supervisor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Softball/Baseball Organizations

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-364 Youth & Recreation Hiring Non-Residents

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-373 Special Event - Baseball Tournament Food Sponsored by 3N2 Baseball

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-359 Appointment of Senior Maintenance Worker (Facilities Department- Building and Grounds) – Peter M. Kreavy Jr.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-361 Youth & Recreation Terminations

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-343 Amend Agreement with Frey Electric Construction Co. Inc., for Electrical Modifications to the Stand-alone Generator at the Police & Court Building - Change Order #3

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-339 Transfer of Funds

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-340 Warrant

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-348 Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Grant Acceptance