New York Record
Town of Amherst
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Jack Kavanaugh

Councilmember2026-2028

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
17:16
Avg per meeting
1:55
Segments
243

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Apr 2026[35]

Town Term Limits and Public Referendum

Legal defense costs associated with potential litigation over term limits.

critical↑Aug 2026[30]

2027 Town Budget and Tax Levy Increase

Directly impacts property tax rates and municipal spending across Amherst for the 2027 fiscal year.

critical↑Mar 2026[22]

2190-2200 Wehrle Drive Multi-Family Development Variances

Facilitates financing for a multi-million-dollar housing development.

high↑Jan 2026[20]

Pending Town Landmark Nominations

Staff and board time required for preparation and presentation.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Senior Center Operational Policies and Restrictions

Involves capital maintenance costs for facility upgrades and parking lot repairs.

high↓Aug 2026[16]

MacArthur Drive Home Business Special Use Permit

None for the town beyond administrative processing and building permit reviews.

high↑Feb 2026[16]

Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic

No direct cost decided; future speed-hump program would require town board action and funding.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program

Authorizes $21.5 million in long-term bonding for 2027 capital projects.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Proposed Lodging Occupancy Tax Request to State Legislature

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

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

Fire Protection District Contracts

Fire protection district costs appear on residents' property tax bills.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

2026 Community Development Action Plan

Federal community development dollars flow into housing and neighborhood improvements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Town E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations

Minimal direct financial impact, though potential administrative or enforcement costs may arise.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Starbucks Mill Street Driveway Operations

Private cost for signage installation.

critical↓Feb 2026[10]

Traffic and Parking Congestion on Bassett Road

Potential impact on surrounding residential property values and hospital operational efficiency.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

High Park/Main Street right-turn-on-red sight distance

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Pedestrian crossing for Casey Middle School students

Crosswalk striping is a low-cost improvement, though the county would bear the work.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Unbuilt Auden Apartments trailway crossing on North Forest Road

Potential cost of a marked crosswalk or RRFB would fall on the town board if the county requires one.

critical↓Feb 2026[10]

Storm Sewer and Sanitary Interceptor Infrastructure Bonds

Capital borrowing of $710,000 and $340,000 for municipal infrastructure.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Senior Center boiler replacement

Change orders adjust the contract cost of the boiler replacement project.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Tree preservation code amendment (Chapter 179)

Decisions during term (982)

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

Voting record (335)

322 yes2 no11 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Special Use Permit for Home Hair Salon on MacArthur Drive

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Resolution 643: North Forest Park Renovations Bond

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Resolution 644: Audubon Golf Course Renovations Bond

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Resolution 645: APD Information Technology Improvements Bond

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Resolution 646: Bond Authorization

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Resolution 647: Park Stairway Replacement Bond

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-599: Comprehensive Planning Project Bond Resolution

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-550: Historic Designation - 4467 Main Street

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-629: NYSDOT Applications for Equipment Installation Within State Right-of-Ways

Voted noAug 10, 2026

A motion to deny the Historic Designation

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to deny was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to adopt the Bond resolution

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to adjourn to the August 31st Town Board meeting was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve as amended was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Monday, July 27, 2026

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

A motion to approve was made by Supervisor Lavin, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

A motion to approve as amended was made by Supervisor Lavin

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Consent agenda adoption

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to approve, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Marinucci and unanimously approved 5-0.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Consent agenda adoption

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Supervisor Lavin made a motion to approve