John B. Davis
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 29:20
- Avg per meeting
- 1:44
- Segments
- 367
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Top issues during term (20)
Town Term Limits and Public Referendum
Legal defense costs associated with potential litigation over term limits.
2027 Town Budget and Tax Levy Increase
Directly impacts property tax rates and municipal spending across Amherst for the 2027 fiscal year.
2190-2200 Wehrle Drive Multi-Family Development Variances
Facilitates financing for a multi-million-dollar housing development.
Pending Town Landmark Nominations
Staff and board time required for preparation and presentation.
Senior Center Operational Policies and Restrictions
Involves capital maintenance costs for facility upgrades and parking lot repairs.
MacArthur Drive Home Business Special Use Permit
None for the town beyond administrative processing and building permit reviews.
Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic
No direct cost decided; future speed-hump program would require town board action and funding.
2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
Authorizes $21.5 million in long-term bonding for 2027 capital projects.
Proposed Lodging Occupancy Tax Request to State Legislature
Expected to generate over $2.8 million annually from visitors and tourists.
Fire Protection District Contracts
Fire protection district costs appear on residents' property tax bills.
2026 Community Development Action Plan
Federal community development dollars flow into housing and neighborhood improvements.
Town E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations
Minimal direct financial impact, though potential administrative or enforcement costs may arise.
Starbucks Mill Street Driveway Operations
Private cost for signage installation.
Traffic and Parking Congestion on Bassett Road
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values and hospital operational efficiency.
High Park/Main Street right-turn-on-red sight distance
Pedestrian crossing for Casey Middle School students
Crosswalk striping is a low-cost improvement, though the county would bear the work.
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.
Storm Sewer and Sanitary Interceptor Infrastructure Bonds
Capital borrowing of $710,000 and $340,000 for municipal infrastructure.
Senior Center boiler replacement
Change orders adjust the contract cost of the boiler replacement project.
Tree preservation code amendment (Chapter 179)
Decisions during term (982)
Recorded while Davis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 7, 2026 meeting minutes
Casey Road at Laurel Lane — pedestrian crossing request
Naples Circle and Aegean Avenue — all-way stop, speeding and traffic calming
4300 Millersport Highway — internal stop sign placement
Site Plan A — 330 Maple Road
Approval of Minutes for September 15, 2026 Meeting
Withdrawal of Application - 102 Fairwood Drive
Sign Setback Variances - 3140 Sheridan Drive
Residential Variances for Fence and Shed - 146 Bridal Path
Pole Barn Variance - 120 Shawls Road
Generator Setback Variance - 514 Burren Lane
Area Variances for Phase Two - 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive
Adjournment of 25 Chateau Terrace
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Amendments to Occupancy Tax Local Law
Approval of Occupancy Tax Local Law
Approval of BCD Urban Renewal Plan Bond Resolution and SEQR
Appointment of Interim Town Controller
Royal Parkway and Main Street Intersection Evaluation
Halston Parkway Traffic Review
Voting record (343)
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