Mayor· 2016–2026
Joseph Emminger
Town of Tonawanda
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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 (7)(General)
Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon
Maintains existing surveillance contract allocations.
Residential Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Siting
None on municipal funds.
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.
home repair grants
You get free money to fix your house, which saves you from paying out of pocket for major home repairs.
Data Center Moratorium Proposal
The project could potentially replace or exceed the $2 million in annual revenue lost from the Huntley plant closure.
EV infrastructure upgrade
You'll save some cash on charging fees, and the upgrades were paid for by the state instead of local taxes.
2026 Town Operations and Organizational Setup
Establishes salaries, pay rates, benefits, and professional service retainers across all town departments for 2026.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Emminger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (1)(General)
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