Locals to vote on government downsizing

WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) - Some western New Yorkers will soon get to vote on whether or not they want to downsize their local government.

West Seneca and Evans are scheduled to hold downsizing votes on June 3. Civic Leader Kevin Gaughan has been spearheading the crusade to reduce local town governments.

He said the taxpayers have a right to be heard, and believes the upcoming votes are the gateway to better governing.

"These first two votes in West Seneca and Evans will be the first of 45 votes to come as we go into every town and village, and let every western New Yorker decide on whether to downsize their government or perhaps dissolve their village government so they can increase their voice and change this community," said Gaughan.

Voters will be deciding whether to reduce their town boards from five members to three.