CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — In his proposed budget, Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak is asking town lawmakers to raise property taxes by almost 8%.

Nowak says this would generate at least an additional $5 million for the town. The increase would bring the average homeowner's bill from about $1,835 this year to nearly $2,000 in 2026.

The supervisor said the proposed hike is driven by a few factors, including higher costs to run services, healthcare and pension costs, meeting contractual obligations and paying down debt.

That is not sitting well with some town residents.

But on Good Morning Buffalo's Second Cup, Nowak went head-to-head with the former town supervisor, Diane Bencskowski.

BENCZKOWSKI: Supervisor Brian Nowak was on the board majority controlling the town board fro

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