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01/18/2021

01/15/2021
In 2020, we witnessed a significant increase in illegal ATV activity on the streets and parks in our neighborhoods creating an unacceptable threat to public safety that has cost people their lives and left residents demanding solutions.
Lovejoy District Council Member Bryan Bollman and Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski have introduced new legislation that aims that deter illegal ATVs and save lives in the process.
This amendment introduces the following:
1. Makes it absolutely clear that it is illegal to operate an ATV on city streets and parks
2. Introduces serious fines and repercussions for violators, including seizure of the vehicle and a $2,500 fine
3. Protects against unregistered vehicles from going back on the streets by requiring proof of ownership upon seizure.
They will be hosting a joint Press Conference on Tuesday, January 19th at 12:00 PM at the Arlene Mychajliw building to discuss the specifics of the legislation, and my goals to alleviate this very serious problem.
Read the amendment here:
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2204&MediaPosition=&ID=13501&CssClass=
In 2020, we witnessed a significant increase in illegal ATV activity on the streets and parks in our neighborhoods creating an unacceptable threat to public safety that has cost people their lives and left residents demanding solutions.
Together with my colleague Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski, I have introduced new legislation that aims that deter illegal ATVs and save lives in the process.
This amendment introduces the following:
1. Makes it absolutely clear that it is illegal to operate an ATV on city streets and parks
2. Introduces serious fines and repercussions for violators, including seizure of the vehicle and a $2,500 fine
3. Protects against unregistered vehicles from going back on the streets by requiring proof of ownership upon seizure.
I will be hosting a Press Conference on Tuesday, January 19th at 12:00 PM at the Arlene Mychajliw building to discuss the specifics of the legislation, and my goals to alleviate this very serious problem.
Read the amendment here:
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2204&MediaPosition=&ID=13501&CssClass=

01/07/2021
If the public would like to file documents for this meeting, please feel free to use any of the following methods: [email protected] (email), 716- 851 - 5105 (telephone) or postal mail (City Clerk, 65 Niagara Sq., Rm, 1308, Buffalo, NY 14202). All comments submitted on these items will be added to the official record.
Please submit all filing of documents by Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM
01/01/2021
Happy New Year!!
12/29/2020
The Council's Legislation meeting is running longer than expected. As such, the Community Development Committee is delayed but will begin soon.

12/25/2020
Happy Holidays from The Buffalo Common Council.

12/17/2020
Please be advised that The City of Buffalo Common Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Program-Budget. This meeting will be held on tomorrow on Facebook at 10:00 AM.
12/15/2020
Discussion: BPS Distance Learning Model & Reopening Plan
In case you missed today's Community Development committee meeting today, here is the discussion regarding the Buffalo Public School Distance Learning Model & Reopening Plan with South District Councilman Christopher P. Scanlon and BPS Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs Dr. Will Keresztes.
The original item can be viewed on our meeting portal at: http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2139&MediaPosition=&ID=13319&CssClass=
12/08/2020
Council Member Scanlon Concerning BPS Distance Learning Model & Reopening Plan
During today's Council meeting, South District Councilman Christopher P. Scanlon discussed his concerns regarding Buffalo Public Schools' Distance Learning Model & Reopening Plan.
To review his letter:
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame&MeetingID=2136&MediaPosition&ID=13319&CssClass
This item was sent to the Community Development Committee, and will be discussed further on Tuesday, December 15th at 2:00 PM here on the Council page.
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