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Town Supervisor (Interim)· 2026-2027

John J. Flynn

Town of Tonawanda

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At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
4:55
Avg per meeting
1:14
Segments
97

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (15)(Development)

high→Mar 2026[21]

Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions

Private commercial investments improve local property values and expand retail and industrial service options.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Dollar Tree conversion of former Rite Aid

No direct town cost identified.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements Bidding

Covered under existing approved capital trail contracts.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Drive-up ATM at Sheridan-Eggert Plaza

critical↓Apr 2026[9]

Proposed Data Center Development and Town Moratorium

Significant private investment expected, with potential tax and utility rate implications for local ratepayers.

high↓May 2026[7]

Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Reviews

Promotes local business investment and property tax base growth.

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Vacant Commercial Property Blight

Over $400,000 in delinquent taxes owed to the town and county.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Commercial Redevelopment of Former Bon Ton into Medical Offices

Private investment in commercial real estate revitalization along a major retail corridor.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

River Road Apartment Development

Generates private investment and housing stock along the waterfront.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Victoria Place Apartments Affordable Senior Housing

Federal HOME grant funding of $1,046,685 allocated to local affordable housing construction.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

waterfront development

It's a half-million dollar investment coming out of city funds to upgrade our local views.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Grocery Store Development at 281 Kenmore Avenue

Economic development and commercial activity along Kenmore Avenue.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Redevelopment and Cleanup of Former Tonawanda Coke Site

The project represents a reported $100 million cleanup effort paired with significant private investment in a data center designed to generate long-term tax revenue for the town, school district, and county.

medium→Apr 2026[0]

Development Services Center Relocation

$33,375 expenditure for moving services

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

Commercial Retail Expansion at 2865 Elmwood Avenue

Private commercial investment revitalizes a vacant property and generates local economic activity.

Decisions during term (9)

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

Voting record (10)(Development)

10 yes0 no

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Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Adopt a Budget for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Benderson Development Co., LLC, for a Retail Operation Over 5,000 Square Feet at 2865 Elmwood Avenue, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Communication from Kailee Van Brunt, Community Development Coordinator, Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute a Contract with Red Rose Landscaping LLC for To

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Approve and Authorize Increasing Appropriations and Related Revenues for Reimbursement of Salaries and Fringe Benefits in the Planning and Development Office in the Amount of $22,851.94, which is Fund

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign a Mutual Access Easement Agreement with SP Developments WNY, LLC for a Portion of Town-Owned Land Adjacent to 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, SUBJECT TO A PER

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Agreement with J. O'CONNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., GRANTS CONSULTANTS, for the Period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 for Grant Development

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Sale of Town Owned Vacant Land Known as 40 Pirson Parkway Located in the North Youngmann Commerce Center, to Peak Development, LLC, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, and Furt

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Delegate Kailee Van Brunt, Community Development Coordinator, the Authority to Carry Out Responsibilities of Certifying Officer as Provided in 24 C.F.R. Part 58

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approve the Appointment of Randy Pekarski, Project Engineer, as Interim Director of Planning and Development for the Town of Tonawanda to Administer the Provisions of Chapter 215 of the Town Code, Eff

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approve the Professional Services of Imagine Solutions on an as Needed Basis for Planning & Development and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any Documents In Connection Therewith, as Set Forth in t

In the news (4)