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 (14)(Public Safety)
Town E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations
Minimal direct financial impact, though potential administrative or enforcement costs may arise.
Proposed Changes to Town Board Rules of Order
Routine municipal operations, equipment purchases, and capital project bid awards across multiple departments.
Town Employee Residency Preference Local Law
None for the purposes of this resolution.
Demolition of Abandoned Property at 790 Dodge Road
Demolition costs will be charged back to the property owner via tax liens, adding to existing back taxes of over $23,000.
North Amherst Fire Company Storage Building
Project relies on securing state funding contingent on local planning board approvals.
Battery Energy Storage System Regulations
Potential property value impacts and municipal firefighting equipment expenditures.
Repeal of Local Freedom of Information Law
None for the adoption of the public hearing resolution.
Board Vacancy and Candidate Interviews
None.
East Amherst Fire Department New Firefighter
Standard municipal fire district operational costs.
Fire Protection District Contracts
Funded pursuant to the adopted 2026 town budget.
Student Resource Officer Agreements with School Districts
Covered under intermunicipal district contracts.
Board Quorum and Member Attendance
None.
Police Department Staffing Levels
Allocations within the police department budget.
ADA Accessibility and Compliance in Town Services
Minimal direct cost, largely focused on staff training and website remediation.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Lavin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.