Local Planning Committee
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 that were nominated by the Mayor and selected by the New York Secretary of State. 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 and evaluate and select 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.
Carol Sheibley - Village of Gowanda, Deputy Mayor & Co-Chair
Dr. Rosa Gonzalez - Council Member, WNY Regional Economic Development Council, Co-Chair
Wanda Koch - Board Trustee, Village of Gowanda/Business Owner
Mark Burr - President, Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater
Melinda Spire - Board Member, Gowanda Chamber of Commerce
Amelia Jarzynski - Coordinator, Gowanda Clean-up/Gowanda Mural Project
Al Shaefer - Business Owner, Al Shaefer Auto Sales & Service
Dan Smith - President, Phoenix Lodge No. 262
Crystal Abers - Director, Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
Ann Battaglia - Chief Executive Director, Healthy Community Alliance
Jim Redline - Owner, Zoar Valley Rafting
Sal Dicembre - Vice President, Gernatt’s Asphalt Products/Business Owner
Sue Bettker - Community Resident
Rob Gaylord - Board Member, Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corp (GARC)
Richard Klancer - President, Gowanda LOVE Inc
