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The legislative body of government for the City of Buffalo. Councilmembers:
Darius G. Pridgen
Council President
Ellicott District
Demone A.
The City of Buffalo is comprised of nine (9) Common Council Districts and each district is represented by a Common Council Member who is normally elected to serve a four (4) year term of office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the district council member otherwise than by expiration of the term of office, then the remaining Common Council members appoint a qualified resident of the same polit
ical party and district, to fill the vacancy until the first day of January following the next general election, whereupon a successor who will serve the remainder of the original term, is determined by garnering a majority of the votes cast in such election. The President, President Pro-Tempore, and Majority and Minority Leaders of the Common Council, are selected by and from the Common Council members to serve in a Leadership position for a two (2) year period. All Common Council Members were elected to a term of office beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2014. The Leadership Designation of Minority Leader of the Common Council is currently vacant since all members of the Common Council are of the same political affiliation. Smith
Majority Leader
Maston District
David A. Rivera
President Pro Tempore
Niagara District
Rasheed N.C. Wyatt
University District
Joseph Golombek, Jr. North District
Michael J. LoCurto
Delaware District
David A. Franczyk
Fillmore District
Richard Fontana
Lovejoy District
Christopher Scanlon
South District
Operating as usual
03/12/2020
7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
12/06/2016
Buffalo University District
12/06/2016
Buffalo University District
12/06/2016
Buffalo University District
10/05/2016
Timeline Photos
10/05/2016
Timeline Photos
10/04/2016
Timeline Photos
10/04/2016
Timeline Photos
07/12/2016
Council Members Ulysees Wingo and Joel Feroleto with Slow Roll Buffao announced the Unity Bike Ride yesterday for this this coming Saturday to highlight our community's diversity and unification. The ride starts at noon in Niagara Square, with an after party to follow. Thanks to Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, Senator Tim Kennedy, Seamus Gallivan of Slow Roll Buffalo, Sinatra & Company Real Estate, The Mosey Associates, Open Buffalo, and the Buffalo Police Department for all their support for the event.”
07/11/2016
will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM in Niagara Square. This event is not a rally. This is a memorial service for the victims in the events that took place in Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas. Citizens are invited to come together and tell their individual stories.
07/06/2016
7-5-16 Common Council Meeting
05/24/2016
5-24-16 Common Council Meeting
04/08/2016
Timeline Photos
03/21/2016
University/Lovejoy Districts Food Store License Renewal Meeting
03/11/2016
Today, South District Council Member and President Pro Tempore of the Buffalo Common Council Christopher Scanlon raised the Irish flag in Niagara Square to kick off the many Irish heritage events scheduled in March.
02/26/2016
Press Conference: SLA Complaints regarding problem Deli Stores
02/22/2016
Formal Public Comment Period for the Buffalo Green Code Starts Today
Since Mayor Brown submitted the Buffalo Green Code to the Common Council on October 22, 2015, the Council and Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning have held a series of community meetings to discuss and collect preliminary feedback regarding the Green Code with citizens in Council Districts throughout the city.
The cumulative environmental impact of adopting the Green Code, including all of its component documents, is being evaluated under one Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) was accepted by Common Council on February 16, 2016. The Council has determined the formal public comment period to be from February 22, 2016 to April 22, 2016.
DGEIS Availability
The DGEIS and related Buffalo Green Code documents are available, as follows:
• Online at buffalogreencode.com.
• At each Buffalo & Erie County Public Library located within the City of Buffalo.
• At the Common Council Central Office, 1413 City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202.
Submitting Public Comments
Comments may be submitted, as follows:
• Comments may be submitted verbally at either of the two scheduled public hearings (public hearing details below).
• Written comments may be mailed to Dinash Lal, Common Council Chief of Staff, Common Council Central Office, 1413 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202.
• Written comments may be emailed to Dinash Lal, Common Council Chief of Staff, at [email protected].
Public Hearings
The Common Council has scheduled two public hearings regarding the Buffalo Green Code DGEIS, as follows:
• First public hearing - March 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., in the City of Buffalo Common Council Chambers, 13th floor City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202.
• Second public hearing - April 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (the location for the second public hearing has not been determined at this time, but will be made available shortly).
Any questions regarding the Buffalo Green Code and/or DGEIS may be emailed to [email protected]. In addition, you may contact John Fell, at the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning, with questions at (716) 851-4533.
02/08/2016
February Green Code Meetings
Please plan on attending one of the upcoming Buffalo Green Code meetings hosted by the Common Council. The meetings will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss the Green Code.
Ellicott District Green Code Meeting
February 8th, 5:30 pm
Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
This meeting will focus on the Ellicott district for the Linwood neighborhood.
Fillmore District Green Code Meeting
February 9th, 6:00 pm
Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
This meeting will focus on Allentown, Lower West Side, and the Waterfront (downtown).
Masten District Green Code Meeting
February 13th, 8:30 am
Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
This meeting will take place as part of the Masten District Stakeholders breakfast meeting.
Masten District Green Code Meeting
February 18th, 2016, 6:00 pm
Delavan-Grider Community Center
877 E. Delavan Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215
To learn more about the Buffalo Green Code, please visit buffalogreencode.com.
01/29/2016
Press Conference: Child safety on school buses
01/29/2016
The University District came together to celebrate the first in a series of deli stores that will supply locals with fresh and convenient produce.
01/29/2016
February Green Code Meetings
Please plan on attending one of the upcoming Buffalo Green Code meetings hosted by the Common Council. The meetings will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss the Green Code.
*Please note the Ellicott District Linwood meeting has been rescheduled.
Fillmore District Green Code Meeting
February 2nd, 6:00 pm
Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic St., Buffalo, NY 14204
This meeting will focus on the Old First Ward, Larkinville, the Valley, and Buffalo River Community.
Fillmore District Green Code Meeting
February 4th, 6:00 pm
Lt. Matt Urban Center, 1081 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
This meeting will focus on the Broadway/Fillmore, Genesee/Moselle, Clinton/Bailey, and Seneca/Babcock neighborhoods.
Ellicott District Green Code Meeting
February 8th, 5:30 pm
Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
This meeting will focus on the Ellicott district for the Linwood neighborhood.
Fillmore District Green Code Meeting
February 9th, 6:00 pm
Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
This meeting will focus on Allentown, Lower West Side, and the Waterfront (downtown).
Masten District Green Code Meeting
February 13th, 8:30 am
Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
This meeting will take place as part of the Masten District Stakeholders breakfast meeting.
To learn more about the Buffalo Green Code, please visit buffalogreencode.com.
01/06/2016
Timeline Photos
01/06/2016
Timeline Photos
01/05/2016
Appointment of Council President, Pro Tempore, Majority Leader, City Clerk and other positions, as well as approving rules of order for 2016 and 2017.
12/30/2015
January Green Code Meetings
Please plan on attending one of the upcoming Buffalo Green Code meetings hosted by the Common Council. The meetings will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss the Green Code.
Niagara District Green Code Meeting
Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 6:00 pm
West Side Community Services
161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY 14213
Ellicott District Linwood Green Code Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 5:30 pm
Saturn Club
977 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14209
Niagara District Green Code Meeting - Grant St. Focused
Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Grant St. Neighborhood Center
271 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14213
Delaware District Green Code Meeting
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 12:00 pm
Buffalo Seminary
205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222
Niagara District Green Code Meeting - Elmwood Focused
Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Richmond Summer Center
335 Summer St., Buffalo, NY 14213
Ellicott District Downtown Green Code Meeting
Monday, January 25, 2015, 5:30 pm
Buffalo Place
671 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Niagara District Green Code Meeting - Niagara St. Focused
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Niagara Branch Library
280 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213
Delaware District Green Code Meeting
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 6:00 pm
North Buffalo Community Center
203 Sanders Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
To learn more about the Buffalo Green Code, please visit buffalogreencode.com.
12/22/2015
12-22-15 Common Council Meeting
12/03/2015
South Park Sparks State Champion Press Conference
11/24/2015
Common Council Meeting 11-24-15
11/20/2015
Special Legislation Meeting - Zombie Housing Forclosures
11/16/2015
Buffalo Green Code Open House (Nov. 14, 2015)
11/13/2015
Go Buffalo Niagara Public Survey
Local organizations including GO Bike Buffalo, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and more are looking for feedback regarding commutes in the city and parking. The survey only takes a few minutes and will help develop a better understanding of how COB residents navigate The City!
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2389584/c0884edc7fc6
Go Buffalo Niagara Public Survey.
11/06/2015
- GREEN CODE OPEN HOUSE -
Saturday, November 14th, 2015
9am - 3pm
Erie Community College - City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
This is a general information meeting regarding the Buffalo Green Code. Free and open to the public.
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