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Town of Hamburg

Town Board


The Hamburg Town Board is comprised of four councilmembers, all elected at-large (representing the entire Town, not a specific area), and the Supervisor. Together, these five elected officials comprise the legislative branch of our government. Each member has one vote with a majority vote required for the passage of most legislation. The Supervisor, who is the Chief Executive Officer and also the head of the executive branch of government, does not have veto power.

Elected to four year terms during odd numbered years, where only two may run at a time, councilmembers are responsible for the passage of all legislation. They are responsible for the adoption of the Town's capital budget and making all decisions relating to personnel matters and property rezoning. Every year, each councilmember is assigned various liaisons by the Supervisor. Listed below are the members of the Hamburg Town Board and their assigned liaison committees and departments. All departments are covered by these assignments as well as many standing committees and outside agencies and organizations.

Supervisor Walters

Steven J. Walters
Supervisor

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Police/Public Safety Dispatch
  • Historian
  • Finance
  • Courts

LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Personnel Rules and Regulations
  • Historian
  • Finance
  • Safety Committee
  • Code Review Committee
Joan A. Kesner

Joan A. Kesner
Councilwoman

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Community Development
  • Assessing
  • Youth Bureau
  • Domestic Violence Advocate

LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Community Development Advisory Board
  • Rejuvenation Comittee
  • Youth Bureau
  • Library Board
  • Domestic Violence Advisory Board
Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr.

Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr.
Councilman

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Recreation
  • Legal
  • Town Clerk

LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Recreation Advisory Board
  • Waterfront Revitalization
  • Seaway Trail
Councilman Best

Thomas Best, Sr.
Councilman

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Highway
  • Buildings & Grounds
  • Building Inspection

LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Zoning Board
  • Traffic Safety
  • Code Review Committee
  • Street Lighting
Councilman Smardz

Kevin Smardz
Councilman

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Engineering
  • Planning

LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Palnning Board
  • Conservation Board
  • Volunteer Firemen