Shawn A. Lavin
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
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 7:46:04
- Avg per meeting
- 15:02
- Segments
- 7142
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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.
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.
Bornhava Early Childhood Center Expansion
The project represents a private investment in community infrastructure.
Crown Road Community Center Historic Oversight
Funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies.
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.
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.
Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy
Transparency for Historic Properties
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from exploring MLS data integration.
Regency Commons Sidewalk Waiver Request
Shifts long-term maintenance and potential liability obligations regarding sidewalks onto the homeowners association.
Landmark Designation for 1 Cloister Court
None at this stage.
Uptown Apartments Site Plan Review
Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Expansion
Permit fees paid to the town; private investment by homeowners.
Sidewalk Waiver Request for Birch Lane
Potential savings on infrastructure construction costs for property owners if the waiver is granted.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church Coffee House Addition
Private investment by the church.
Sawyers Landing Multi-Family Housing Redesign
Private investment utilizing prior approvals, with 20% designated as workforce housing.
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Parking Condition Relief
Cost savings for Kaleida Health by eliminating off-site parking lease expenses.
South Linden Street Multi-Family Townhouse Development
Increases local housing inventory through market-rate residential construction.
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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