Official Lockport, NY Government & Tourism Information ~ Erie Canal Locks & Flight of Five

The Lockport Town Board is the legislative branch of the town elected to represent residents in the collective decision making of local government and the proper function of town services. There are four (4) members elected at-large (from the entire town) for a four (4) year term and they each exercise one vote in determining most legislative actions.

From left to right: Paul H. Pettit, Mark C. Crocker,
Supervisor Marc R. Smith, Cheryl A. Antkowiak and Paul W. Siejak

The Town Board is responsible for all legislation, adoption of town budgets, personnel matters, zoning issues and the adoption of the Town Master Plan. Town Board members also provide liaison with various town committees and departments through individual assignment annually. The Town Board meets on the first Wednesday, following the first Tuesday, of each month at 7:30pm in the Town Hall.

Board Member Assignments
The Town Board members also provide liaison to:

Town Supervisor - Marc Smith
Finances, including Budget Review and allocation of funds to various departments; Banking and Investments; Audits and Internal Audit Control.

Sewer and Water Departments - Paul Siejak
Including operations; Budgeting, Increase in facilities - County Sewer District #1 and County Water District #1

Computers/Technology - Marc Smith
Upgrade of facilities within Town Hall, Judicial and Assessment Departments

Highway - Paul Pettit
Highway Superintendent and Operations

Industrial Development - IDA Board - Marc Smith

Recreation - Cheryl Antkowiak
Recreation Committee

Administration - Cheryl Antkowiak
Town Clerk, Water Clerks, Labor Relations & Negotiations, Assessor, Tax Receiver.

Planning - Mark Crocker
Planning Board, Master Plan, Building Inspector.

Judicial - Mark Crocker
Town Courts and Judges; Public Safety

Facilities and Grounds - Paul Pettit
Maintenance including Town Hall, Highway and Water Department Garages.

Lockport Cable Commission - Mark Crocker

Zoning Board of Appeals - Paul Siejak
Zoning Board

Fire Protection - Paul Pettit
Fire Contracts, Fire Board, Volunteer Incentive Program.