Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Buffalo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in general
City Hall restoration and historic landmark status
Buffalo is eyeing a $215 million restoration of City Hall and chasing National Historic Landmark status to help cover the bill. It’s a huge investment in a building many residents walk past every week, so the big question is whether the payoff justifies the cost.
Tenant Protections and Landlord Utility Shutoffs
T. Peeples Brown raised concerns about a recent water shut-off action; the matter was referred to Community Development.
Composting Program Expansion
Buffalo is expanding its curbside composting program to hit 10,000 households and keep food scraps out of the landfill. Check your neighborhood to see if you can start turning your kitchen waste into useful compost.
Compost Collection
Buffalo is ramping up its curbside composting program to give residents weekly pickups and slash the amount of trash sent to landfills. It's a quick and easy way for the city to shrink its carbon footprint and boost recycling efforts.
Animal Shelter Capacity
Buffalo's animal shelter is totally overflowing with homeless pets right now, but the mayor is hinting that a brand-new facility might finally be on the way. If you've been thinking about adopting or care about how your tax dollars are spent on local infrastructure, now's the time to tune in.
Animal Shelter Overcapacity
Buffalo's city-owned animal shelter is totally packed, forcing them to freeze cat intake while desperately looking for adopters and volunteers. If you've been thinking about getting a pet, now is the absolute best time to step up and help out.
Municipal Appointments and System Evaluation
The committee reviewed and acted on multiple departmental appointments across MIS, Public Works, Law, and Permits and Inspections to fill key city roles.