Updated 3/15/2021 6:28 PM
Voters in Batavia s Ward 6 will decide if they want to give Nick Cerone a third 4-year term or pick longtime resident Shaunak Dave to serve on the 14-person council. Representation matters. I m here because I think now we need to have people on the board who don t look like everybody else, said Dave, who is an Asian immigrant.
Dave said his skills as an industrial engineer and technology salesperson would be a benefit, as well as his experience as a volunteer with his daughters volleyball programs, several charities and campaigning for U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood.
Cerone said his eight years of experience is especially valuable because four incumbents did not seek reelection. If elected, Cerone would be the third-most senior member of the council.
Batavia may buy building for public works, charity food pantry space
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Susan Sarkauskas | Staff Photographer, November 2017
The city of Batavia is considering buying this building at 400 N. Raddant Road, which is next to the public works building, and using it for storage and as a new home for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. John Starks | Staff Photographer
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, at 100 Flinn St. The city is considering buying a building at 400 N. Raddant Road, next to the public works building, and using it for storage and as a new home for the pantry.