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.
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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 (13)(Roads)
Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic
Potential costs for traffic studies and optional neighborhood traffic-calming devices if piloted.
Traffic and Parking Congestion on Bassett Road
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values and hospital operational efficiency.
Lennox Avenue Parking Restrictions
None.
Dodge and North French Intersection Turn Arrow
Signal upgrades will require town budget allocation if approved by the county.
Lafayette Boulevard Speeding and Traffic Calming
None currently budgeted, though neighborhood traffic calming could require future funding.
Auxaire Drive Traffic Concerns
Capital Improvement Bond Resolutions for Parks, Signals, and Roads
Totaling over $2.39 million in serial bonds across various capital projects.
Highway Department Fleet and Salt Costs
Road salt costs will rise significantly with prices moving to $93 per ton, impacting winter maintenance budgets.
Eggert Road Reconfiguration and Paving
Project funded by Erie County with town coordination.
Fair Woods Drive Center Island and Parking Restrictions
None immediate.
Coronation Drive Parking Restriction Relief
Minimal cost for sign removal.
New Road Speeding and Commercial Traffic
County reconstruction costs for New Road will be covered by Erie County.
Callodine Avenue and Heim Road Traffic Restrictions
Negligible cost for signage and striping.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Lavin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.