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Town Supervisor· 2026-2028

Shawn A. Lavin

Town of Amherst

About

Shawn Lavin's platform focuses on improving the efficiency and functionality of Amherst's local government while actively engaging residents in the process.

Contact

☎ (716) 631-7032

Campaign promises (1)

transparency
Shawn Lavin wants to make Amherst government work better with the help of residents.

At a glance

News mentions: 3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 30
Total speaking time: 7:38:48
Avg per meeting: 15:18
Segments: 7052

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Proposed Lodging Occupancy Tax Request to State Legislature

Expected to generate over $2.8 million annually from visitors and tourists.

Decisions during term (13)

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

approved5-0Aug 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-611: Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Jul 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-569 Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Jul 6, 2026

Resolution 2026-515 Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Jun 8, 2026

Resolution 2026-460: Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0May 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-395 Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-302: Budget Transfers and Amendments

approvedVoted yes4-0Mar 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-279: NYSOFA Grant Budget Resolution

approved5-0Mar 23, 2026

Budget Amendment for NYSOFA Grant (Senior Services)

approved5-0Mar 9, 2026

Resolution 2026-222: Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Feb 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-120 Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Jan 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-87 Budget Transfers and Amendments

approved5-0Jan 5, 2026

Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2027

approved5-0Jan 5, 2026

Budget Transfers and Amendments

Voting record (3)(Budget)

3 yes0 no

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Voted yesApr 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-342 Budget Transfers and Amendments

Voted yesMar 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-279: NYSOFA Grant Budget Resolution

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-166 Budget Transfers and Amendments

In the news (3)

Buffalo NewsNov 11, 2025

Lavin promises change is coming to Amherst Town Hall − with guidance from a New York Times bestseller

WIVB News 4Nov 4, 2025

Shawn Lavin wins hotly contested Amherst supervisor election

Buffalo NewsNov 4, 2025

Shawn Lavin elected Amherst supervisor as part of Democratic sweep of town races