06/05/2020
Please be advised that The City of Buffalo Clerks Office will be closed today, Friday, June 5, 2020, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk Office will reopen for business on Monday, June 8, 2020, from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
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06/04/2020
Meeting Portal - The City of Buffalo, NY
Today’s Common Council Special Session will be live here on Facebook at 10:00 am. For more information on meetings, items and everything involving the Council, visit our Meeting Portal.
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
06/01/2020
Stonewall Democrats of Western New York
Today is the start of #Pride Month. As we reflect on the intersections of what Pride means for our community during these difficult times, we stand proud of the history Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski is making as our out LGBTQ Councilmember in the City of Buffalo. We are so proud of all Mitch has accomplished, and all he continues to do for us every day as our voice in Buffalo City government! 🌈
05/26/2020
The Buffalo Common Council meeting will be live here on Facebook at 2:00 PM.
05/26/2020
The Council's caucus meeting will be live here on Facebook in a few moments.
05/25/2020
05/21/2020
The Buffalo Common Council will be live here on Facebook at 10:00 AM to hold a Special Session. Topics of discussion include an amendment to the Council's rules of order and the Mayor's FY2020-2021 Recommended Budget.
05/20/2020
Lovejoy District Council Member Bryan Bollman
Lovejoy District Council Member Bryan Bollman
05/19/2020
Finance Committee - 2020 MAY 19
The Council discussed several key budget issues at its Finance Committee. The agenda for the meeting is available at www.buffalony.gov/meetings
05/19/2020
The Council's Fiance Committee will be live on Facebook today at 10:00 AM. The discussion will include comments from the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Assessment on the Proposed FY2020-2021 Budget.
05/13/2020
The Buffalo Common Council will be going live in a few moments for a Special Session.
05/13/2020
2020/05/13 03:30 PM Common Council Special Meeting - Web Outline - The City of Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Common Council special session will be live here on Facebook today at 3:30 PM. To view the agenda, visit our Meeting Portal below.
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=2065
05/12/2020
The Buffalo Common Council will go live here on Facebook at 2:00 PM for their regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
05/11/2020
Committee of the Whole - Budget Workshops - 2020 MAY 11
The Council discussed detailed budget concerns with various departments in workshops concerning the FY21 Recommended budget.
05/11/2020
Budget workshops will be live here on Facebook. The first workshop is with the Police Department. We will be going live in a few moments.
05/10/2020
Happy Mother’s Day!
05/06/2020
Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski
A Message from Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski.
🩺 To every nurse on #NationalNursesDay: thank you for your service to our community and for your care of our loved ones! Buffalo is grateful.
05/06/2020
Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing - 2020 MAY 06
The Council heard comments from the public regarding Mayor Byron W. Brown's FY21 Recommended budget, which is available to view here: https://bit.ly/36kdJth
05/06/2020
Committe of the Whole - Budget Hearing - BoE - 2020 MAY 06
The Council heard a presentation from the Board of Education regarding their proposed FY21 budget.
05/06/2020
If you would like to participate in the May 6 public hearing, you may comment on Facebook Live during the meeting. You may also send emails to [email protected] or call (716) 851-5105 in advance. All hearings will stream live at www.facebook.com/BFLOCC
05/06/2020
The Buffalo Common Council will reconvene here on Facebook live at 10:00 AM to continue their hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2020-2021 budget. Today's hearings include the Board of Education and a Public Hearing.
During the public hearing, you are able to leave comments on the Facebook live comment feed, and your comments will be added to the public record. You can also email comments to [email protected] or call (716) 851-5105 to leave a verbal comment.
We look forward to hearing your opinions and feedback on this budget!
05/05/2020
Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing - 2020 MAY 05
The Council heard presentations from City departments on their portions of the FY21 Recommeneded budget, which is available to view here: https://bit.ly/36kdJth
05/05/2020
Budget Hearings will begin here on Facebook live in a few moments.
05/01/2020
20-553 Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2020-2021 - The City of Buffalo, NY
To view Mayor Byron W. Brown's recommended 2021 Budget, you can view it on our meeting portal at the link below.
If you would like to virtually participate in the public hearing to be held May 06, 2020, please email your comments or questions to [email protected] or call (716) 851-5105.
You can also comment directly on the facebook live video that will broadcast on this page, May 6th.
05/01/2020
Special Session, pt 2 - 2020 MAY 01
A special session to receive the FY21 Recommended Budget from Mayor Byron W. Brown
To view the recommended budget, please visit https://bit.ly/36kdJth
05/01/2020
The Council has taken a recess to allow Mayor Byron W. Brown to release the Fiscal Year 2021 Recommended Budget. You can view that on his page at 4:10 PM.
We will reconvene at approximately 5:00 PM and be live here on Facebook to further discuss the budget.
05/01/2020
Special Session, pt 1 - 2020 MAY 01
A special session to receive the FY21 Recommended Budget from Mayor Byron W. Brown
05/01/2020
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Special Session - 2020 JUN 04
Special Session for the Budget
Council Session - 2020 MAY 26
Caucus - 2020 MAY 26
Council Special Session - 2020 MAY 21
Finance Committee - 2020 MAY 19
The Council discussed several key budget issues at its Finance Committee. The agenda for the meeting is available at www.buffalony.gov/meetings
Council Special Session - 2020 MAY 13
Council Session - 2020 MAY 12
Caucus - 2020 MAY 11
Committee of the Whole - Budget Workshops - 2020 MAY 11
The Council discussed detailed budget concerns with various departments in workshops concerning the FY21 Recommended budget.
Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing - 2020 MAY 06
The Council heard comments from the public regarding Mayor Byron W. Brown's FY21 Recommended budget, which is available to view here: https://bit.ly/36kdJth
Committe of the Whole - Budget Hearing - BoE - 2020 MAY 06
The Council heard a presentation from the Board of Education regarding their proposed FY21 budget.
Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing - 2020 MAY 05
The Council heard presentations from City departments on their portions of the FY21 Recommeneded budget, which is available to view here: https://bit.ly/36kdJth
Special Session, pt 2 - 2020 MAY 01
A special session to receive the FY21 Recommended Budget from Mayor Byron W. Brown To view the recommended budget, please visit https://bit.ly/36kdJth
Special Session, pt 1 - 2020 MAY 01
A special session to receive the FY21 Recommended Budget from Mayor Byron W. Brown
Council Session - 2020 APR 28
The Council hosted its April 28th full session on Zoom for public viewing. Meeting agendas are available at www.buffalony.gov/meetings. To comment on anything discussed in these meetings, please email [email protected]
Caucus - 2020 APR 27
Legislation Committee - 2020 APR 21
Finance Committee - 2020 APR 21
Here is the video from today's Finance meeting, where the Council discussed school bus arm cameras. Due to an issue with the live stream, the first 2 minutes did not have audio, but that portion can be heard here. Thank you to everyone that watched the live feed and participated in the conversation. We will be holding the Council's Legislation Committee today at 1:00 PM here on Facebook Live. The public is able to make comments during all committee meetings through the Facebook live comments section, as well as by email at council [email protected] or phone at (716) 851-5105.
Finance Committee - 2020 APR 21 (original)
Council Session - 2020 APR 14
The Council hosted its session via Zoom. An agenda for this meeting can be seen at www.buffalony.gov/meetings
Caucus - 2020 APR 13
Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera hosts caucus in anticipation of the APR 14 session.
Council Session - 2020 MAR 31
Live! Buffalo Common Council meeting hosted remotely. Please share this live video and subscribe to our page to keep updated on all Council meetings
Caucus - 2020 MAR 30
Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera hosted caucus via zoom for public viewing. For any concerns on items discussed here today, please call 851 - 5105.
Test and Demonstration of Remote Meetings
In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive orders, and following Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) guidance, The Council is preparing to host its bimonthly Tuesday sessions online. This video is a test of that method, which will go live with an actual agenda on Mar 31, 2020 at 2pm here on our official FB page.
Council Session - 2020 MAR 17
Live! Buffalo Common Council meeting
Raising of the Irish Flag
Today, South District Council Member Christopher P. Scanlon raised the Irish flag in Niagara Square in honor of Saint Patrick's Day. With South District Councilman Christopher P. Scanlon, was Mayor Byron W. Brown, Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski, Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Police Department, and the United Irish American Association. With concerns over COVID-19, the promoters of both the Delaware Avenue and Old First Ward Saint Patrick's Day parade have been canceled. Public safety is the number one concern of the promoters and the City of Buffalo.
3/10/2020 Legislation Committee meeting. Hearing on School Speed Zone Cameras
3-10-20 Finance Committee
Finance committee meeting
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https://www.facebook.com/100000368288211/posts/3165967446758834/?d=n why have these officers who have resigned not been fired? They provide justification in assaulting a 75 year old man and stood by and watched. This should not be tolerated. If this isn’t addressed, you will just add onto the fire of tensions between cops and the people. This kind of brutality is inexcusable. I’m posting this here and several other pages in an attempt that someone in the buffalo city council somewhere sees this and agrees. These cops who resigned, who think this is ok. These cops should not be cops. End of discussion.
**Police Officer's Oath**
The widely used **oath** embraced by the International Association of Chiefs of **Police** reads, "On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions.
thought perhaps people may want a refresh...
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Do you guys like f**king up for fun or are you really this bad at your jobs?
Turns out I was right, ya'll gonna be fired.
https://www.facebook.com/508690857/posts/10163689818560858/ BPD said "he tripped and fell." To all of you who voted Yes today on BPD Budget, what do you see?
Thanks for not representing your people! Only Masten, University, and Lovejoy district LEADERS seem to be paying attention.
Everyone else, do better. It’s blatantly obvious where your loyalties are.
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No voters: Wyatt, Wingo and Bollman