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Cheektowaga board debates 2026 budget, defeats preliminary ad valorem motion while approving benefit‑basis and other measures
Summary
The Cheektowaga Town Board heard public concerns about program cuts, discussed pool closures and revenue options, defeated a motion on the preliminary ad valorem budget by roll call and approved the benefit‑basis budget and several individual resolutions including a $32,000 transfer and consent agenda items.
The Town of Cheektowaga spent much of its meeting discussing the 2026 budgets and options to close budget gaps while preserving services.
Public commenters warned that cuts would damage recreation and senior services. Sandy, who spoke during general comment, said the board had previously "voted down the resolution to have a public hearing on going over the tax cap, effectively silencing residents' taxpayer voices," and raised concerns about cuts to Meals on Wheels, youth programs and pools. Resident Gary Bork asked the board to consider excluding Social Security income from the senior exemption calculation, saying the change is permitted under…
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