Mychajliw’s Support of Asphalt Plant in Hamburg Puts Residents at Risk

Randy Hoak, the endorsed Democratic candidate running for Hamburg Town Supervisor, calls on Stefan Mychajliw to reject failed asphalt plant developer, Rosanne Dipizio. Dipizio tried to bring an asphalt plant to a residential neighborhood on the border of the Town and Village of Hamburg.

Dipizio, apparently eager to get back into Hamburg’s political spotlight and seen in the accompanying photo installing an anti-Hoak sign at Hamburg’s Moose Lodge ahead of early voting, is one of Mychajliw’s most vocal supporters.

“The people of Hamburg fought too hard to keep the asphalt plant out of Hamburg,” Hoak says. “I’ve spent this campaign listening to members of the community. Hamburg does not support an asphalt plant. They deserve to be heard by both candidates in this race. I’m calling on Stefan Mychajliw to reject Dipizio, and keep any chance of her asphalt plant out of Hamburg.”

Mychajliw, who has provided jobs and other perks in exchange for political favors, received over $20,000 from Tonawanda Coke throughout his political career. Mychajliw has a history of working with environmental polluters. Hamburg came together to reject the pollution of our neighborhoods in 2019.

“As Town Supervisor, I will work with elected officials, and listen to Hamburg’s residents,” Hoak says. “Hamburg overwhelmingly rejected this asphalt plant. I will honor the voice of our community and I challenge Stefan Mychajliw to pledge the same.”

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