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
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyShawn Lavin wants to make Amherst government work better with the help of residents.
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 (20)(Development)
2190-2200 Wehrle Drive Multi-Family Development Variances
Facilitates financing for a multi-million-dollar housing development.
Crown Road Community Center Historic Oversight
Funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies.
Bornhava Early Childhood Center Expansion
The project represents a private investment in community infrastructure.
economic development
It's bringing a $50 million investment into the local economy, which should give nearby businesses a nice boost.
Worley Avenue Multi-Family Housing Development
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in sanitary sewer I&I fund payments from the developer.
Neglect of Historic Property at 22 Chateau Terrace
None explicitly stated.
Special Needs Preschool Expansion at 25 Chateau Terrace
Substantial capital investment in educational and community infrastructure.
Uptown Apartments Site Plan Review
Harlem Road Community Center Historic Front Door Restoration
Funded through federal community development grant funds.
Center for Jewish Life Building Expansion
Private investment by the applicant covering building expansion and required fencing improvements.
Transparency for Historic Properties
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from exploring MLS data integration.
Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy
Landmark Designation for 1 Cloister Court
None at this stage.
Regency Commons Sidewalk Waiver Request
Shifts long-term maintenance and potential liability obligations regarding sidewalks onto the homeowners association.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Expansion
Permit fees paid to the town; private investment by homeowners.
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Parking Condition Relief
Cost savings for Kaleida Health by eliminating off-site parking lease expenses.
Design Advisory Board Rules of Order
Null
Holland Heights 17-Lot Subdivision
New residential infrastructure added to the town tax base.
South Linden Street Multi-Family Townhouse Development
Increases local housing inventory through market-rate residential construction.
Proposed Gurdwara Redevelopment Traffic and Parking Impact
Potential public costs for future roadway mitigations or parking enforcement.
Decisions during term (11)
Recorded while Lavin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjournment of Townhome Development Proposal (SP-2026-03)
Resolution 2026-471: Professional GIS Development Services
Resolution 2026-394 Prefunding Community Development Block Grant Monies
Resolution 2026-297: Amusement License for Benderson Development
Amherst Industrial Development Agency
Resolution 2026-182 Coordinator Federal & State Aid Programs/Economic Development Department
Resolution 2026-137 To Adopt the 2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan and to Authorize the Supervisor to Submit the Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
South Linden Street Multi-Family Development SEQRA Negative Declaration
South Linden Street Multi-Family Development Site Plan Approval
Close Public Hearing for Resolution 2026-75 (2026 Community Development Action Plan)
Amherst Industrial Development Agency Appointments
Voting record (1)(Development)
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