LOCAL PLANNING COMITTEE
The LPC is led by two Co-Chairs consisting of the Mayor and a member of the Western NY Regional Economic Development Council. Additional LPC members include local and regional leaders, community stakeholders, and representatives from interest groups and organizations. As representatives of a variety of interests within the community, the LPC members are responsible for guiding the planning process and helping to identify the most appropriate range of community engagement approaches for the NYF area. The LPC members take an active role in public outreach, as well as the evaluation and selection of projects for inclusion in the SIP. LPC members meet regularly to brainstorm ideas, provide direction and feedback to consultant teams, review planning products, and discuss community engagement efforts.
LPC Co-Chairs:
Thomas Whelan - Mayor, Angola
Thomas Kucharski - President, Invest Buffalo Niagara
LPC Members:
Kristine Balzer - Health Insurance Claim Auditor, Elderwood
Kathleen Chiavetta - School Board Member, Lake Shore Central School Board
Jesse Chudzik - Volunteer, Village of Angola Fire Department
Nate Coughlin - Robot Electrician, Harmac Medical Products
Jon Duffy - Member, Village of Angola Planning Board
Jennifer Engler Henry - Behavioral Aide, Buffalo Hearing and Speech
Cynthia Latimore - Funeral Director/Owner, Latimore Schiavone Funeral Home
Steve Schunk - General Manager, Goya
Bill Smith - Planning Director, Town of Evans
Lori Szewczyk - Director of Grants, Erie County Industrial Development Agency
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