By Bert Gambini
Hamburg, NY – By a nearly 1,600 vote margin, Hamburg residents Tuesday voted to reduce the size of their Town Board.
Hamburg is now the fifth town in Erie County to cut lawmakers' seats. Beginning in 2012, Hamburg's board will change from a five-member to a three-member body.
Regionalism advocate Kevin Gaughan led the Hamburg downsizing effort. He says Tuesday's vote is a reflection of the democratic process.
The towns of West Seneca, Orchard Park, Evans and Alden have also recently voted to downsize their boards.