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Mayor· 2016–2026

Joseph Emminger

Town of Tonawanda

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Term ending May 19, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
2:28:31
Avg per meeting
9:54
Segments
4779

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Top issues during term (20)

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.

critical→Jan 2026[20]

Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon

Maintains existing surveillance contract allocations.

critical↓May 2026[18]

Sanitary Sewer Lining and Infrastructure Upgrades

Substantial private property damage incurred by homeowners, requiring ongoing capital investments in municipal sewer improvements.

high↓Apr 2026[12]

Driveway Expansion Standards

None to the town; property improvement funded by the owner.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome Storm Resiliency Bond

Bids received range from $1,515,000 to $1,672,500 for capital improvements.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Youth Parks and Recreation Department Supply Bids

Impact is currently unknown until a new procurement method is determined.

medium↓Mar 2026[10]

Residential Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Siting

None on municipal funds.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Expansions

Generates local sales tax revenue and new commercial investment.

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↓Apr 2026[8]

Special Use Permit Hearings for Commercial and Telecom Projects

Telecommunications infrastructure investment.

high↓May 2026[7]

Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Reviews

Promotes local business investment and property tax base growth.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Highway Department Tree Supply Procurement

Bids ranged from $32,815 to $37,250 for the tree supply contract.

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↓Jan 2026[2]

Immigration Enforcement Concerns and Colvin Woods Facility

None directly arising from town action.

low↓May 2026[2]

Kenney Field Military Aircraft Restoration

Minor potential costs if town resources are used for paint or restoration materials.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Highway Department Generator and Fuel System Upgrades

$2,000,000 bond issuance affecting the General Fund, Highway Fund, and Garbage District assessments.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Retirement of Town Supervisor Joseph Emminger

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction Parking Restrictions

Signage changes and installation costs associated with the county road reconstruction project.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Annual Town Board Organizational Structure and Appointments

Determines compensation and rates of pay for elected officials, non-bargaining employees, and board members across town departments.

Decisions during term (415)

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

Voting record (230)

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Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Enter Executive Session at 4:48 PM to discuss police contract negotiations

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Agreement Between the Town and The American Legion Band of the Tonawanda's to Provide One Concert at Kenney Park to be Held Thursday, July 2, 2026, w

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:26 PM

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Close Hearing

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Amend Resolution 2026-27 to Approve the Zoning Board of Appeals 2026 Deadlines Dates for Receiving Applications from the Building Department to the Town Clerk's Office, as Set Forth in the Age

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor and Town Board, as Commissioners of the Sewer Consolidated District, to Execute Change Order No. 1 with Insituform Technologies, LLC in Connection with Job

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Issue a Negative Declaration Relative to the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Project to Improve the Sheridan Park Living Shoreline, and Reaffirm Approval of the Project, as Set Forth in the Agenda

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Communication from Ted Rymarczyk, Superintendent of Highways, Requesting that the Town Board Authorize the Purchase of 702 Garbage Totes from Rehrig Pacific Company, at a Total Cost of $39,685, as Set

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Amend the Special Use Permit Granted to AC Power 38 LLC for a Solar Energy Facility at 4635 River Road, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Issue Negative Declaration Relative to the Application of Roman Romwalt for a Special Use Permit to Operate a Grocery Store Larger than 5,000 Square Feet at 281 Kenmore Avenue, as Set Forth in the Age

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve the Purchase of Office Furniture by the Information Technology Department, Including Delivery and Installation, at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $35,000, from the HON Company LLC, Under N

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve New Hires, Change of Status, Separations and Title Adoption, as Submitted by the Personnel Department, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Issue Negative Declaration Relative to the Application of Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for a Special Use Permit for a Small Cell Antenna on a Replacement Pol

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for a Small Cell Antenna on a Replacement Pole Located in the Belmont Avenue Right

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Required Documents Concerning the NY-ALERT for SPRTK for the Water Resources Department, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Approve the Reappointment of Brian Mahoney (Member) to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Documents and to Act on the Town's Behalf Relative to the Submission of the U.S. HUD Second-Year Action Plan to the Department of Ho

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Communication from Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company, Requesting Permission to Hold Annual Summer Bash and to Use Town Owned Equipment During Event, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, on June 19 & 20, 2026, as Set For

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Adjourn Work Session at 5:27 PM

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Roman Romwalt for a Grocery Store Larger than 5,000 Square Feet at 281 Kenmore Avenue, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Close Hearing

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Communication from the Personnel Department Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Documents for the Highway Superintendent Pursuant to Section 14

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Approve and Authorize One (1) Block Party Request, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Amend Resolution 2026-3 Salary, Title, and Rate of Pay, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve the Purchase and Installation of Equipment from One Diversified, LLC for the Conference Room, in Connection with Job 2966 - Development Services Building, at a Total Cost of $23,584.73

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute the Certificate of Compliance for the Stormwater Phase II Annual Report from January 3, 2025 to January 2, 2026 for Job 2650, Nunc Pro Tunc, as

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Board and Superintendent of Highways to Execute a Utility Work Permit with National Grid for Work on Stoneleigh Avenue, as Set Forth in t

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Communication Received from Chief Flatau, Requesting the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute a Twelve-Month Agreement with LexisNexis for $150 per Month for Risk Solutions, Effe

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute a (5) Year Lease and Service Agreement with Quadient/ Lineage under Sourcewell (Contract # 070125-QDT), Relative to a New Mail Machine in the To

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Agreement Between the Town and B.E.S.T Services Inc. from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 for Maintenance Services on (1) One Formax Sealin

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Requesting Town Board Approval to Accept an Extension of the Polymer Contract with SNF Polydyne, Inc. at a Current Rate of $3.756 Per Active Pound; through February 28, 2027

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - JOSEPH ALLEN

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - KATHERINE ROSE GOLEN

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Councilmember O'Malley motioned to Adjourn Executive Session at 4:57 PM.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Communication from Deerhurst Presbyterian Church Requesting that the Town Board Approve Temporary No Parking Signs, from Colvin Blvd. East on the North and South Sides of Deerhurst Park Blvd., on June

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Approve and Authorize One (1) Block Party Request, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Communication Received from Shaun Louis, Director of IT, Requesting the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Purchase of Replacement Computers and Computer Accessories for all Town Departments at a Co

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

CALL A HEARING to be held May 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM to Consider the Application of Roman Romwalt for a Special Use Permit for a Grocery Store Larger than 5,000 Square Feet Located at 281 Kenmore Avenue

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - ELIZABETH EVCHICH

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Councilmember Szarek motioned to Enter Executive Session at 4:45 PM to discuss a Personnel matter in the Personnel.Department.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - CATHERINE CAMILLERI

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - ROBERT MUELLER

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Motion: Approve a One (1) Year Extension to the Bid Contracts with Slack Chemical Company Inc. and Graymont (PA) Inc., to Supply Various Chemicals as Outlined in the Body of this Resolution to the Wat

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Approve Budget Transfers for 2026 as Requested by Various Departments

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - STEVEN KUBIAK

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Councilmember Santa Maria motioned to Adjourn Work Session at 4:58 PM.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

CALL A HEARING to be held May 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM to Consider the Application of Verizon Wireless for a Special Use Permit for a 45' Utility Pole with Wireless Telecommunications Equipment to be Locate

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - ROSE MARIE DUKE

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - TIMOTHY LANG

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Adjourn in Memory - CAROL HARVEY