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Barbara Miller-Williams

Comptroller2019-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:35
Avg per meeting
0:35
Segments
9

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[87]

school closures

While cutting over 100 jobs will save the district some serious cash, it’s going to cost neighborhoods and local businesses in lost foot traffic and property stability.

medium↑Aug 2026[62]

environmental contamination

Property values and development plans in the nine affected towns could take a hit if contamination is found.

medium↑Oct 2026[57]

Municipal Ballot Access Reform

While no direct price tag was attached, keeping the current election setup avoids the administrative costs of implementing new voting procedures.

high↑Oct 2026[55]

Winter Preparedness and Public Works Readiness

Impacts winter operations budgets and overtime expenditures for snow removal.

critical↑Sep 2026[53]

City Financial Cashflow and Budget Monitoring

$20 million in borrowing for needed projects; officials said interest rates differ little between the two routes.

high↑Feb 2026[52]

infrastructure funding

Leaving $40 million untouched means taxpayers are missing out on major infrastructure upgrades while construction costs continue to rise.

medium↑Oct 2026[47]

school closure

While the district hopes to save cash by consolidating, families might get hit with higher transit costs or logistical headaches.

high↑Oct 2026[45]

Demolition Requests for Historic and Residential Properties

The developer projects an $803,000 capital loss if the building is rehabilitated rather than demolished and rebuilt.

medium↑Oct 2026[44]

tribal land development dispute

Local businesses near the new gas station could see a shake-up in their customer base and daily sales.

high↑Oct 2026[40]

tax exemption

Eligible veterans will see immediate relief on their property tax bills, though the city will absorb a slight shift in tax revenue.

high↑Oct 2026[40]

Charter revision ballot measures

Potential restructuring of city departments, procurement, and parking operations could affect how city money is managed.

medium↑Apr 2026[40]

political succession

Expect some taxpayer dollars to go toward running a special election to fill the empty council seat.

high↑Sep 2026[35]

Vacant Property Demolition Financial Responsibility

Demolition costs up front; the city pursues liens and billing to recover them.

high↑May 2026[35]

Community Notification and Participation in Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects

Grant-funded transportation projects involve millions in state and federal allocations.

high↑Oct 2026[33]

Local Landmark Designation for Broadway Auditorium

Property owners of designated landmarks may become eligible for specific historic preservation tax credits.

critical↑Oct 2026[33]

303 Lafayette Ave. Multi-Family Residential Development

A multi-million dollar private investment providing 27 housing units and increased tax revenue.

medium↑Jul 2026[32]

school district oversight

Right now, there's no direct hit to your wallet, but a poorly run district could eventually mean wasted tax dollars and a need for state financial bailouts.

high↑May 2026[31]

state funding

It injects $25 million straight into city coffers, keeping our local budget balanced without raising your taxes.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

2026-2027 Winter Snow Plan Filed

About $2 million is budgeted for contractual snow services, with capacity to procure over 30,000 tons of salt and 10 new plow trucks on order.

critical↓Sep 2026[29]

Bulk Trash Collection Schedule

Saves approximately $1 million annually, but risks shifting cleanup costs to illegal dumping remediation.

Decisions during term (980)

Recorded while Miller-Williams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedNov 4, 2026

26-000509 - Ordinance Amendment Section 91.1 Bicycle Paths

deniedNov 4, 2026

26-000465 - 756 Broadway Local Landmark Designation

tabled8-0Nov 4, 2026

26-000177 - Property Managers License Janet Meiselman

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000860 - Food Store License 3390 aka 3400 Main St (UNI)_11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000895 - A Goldberg, Zoning Map Amendment - 21 Parkridge from N-3R to N-3E zone (MAS)(Hrg 12/1/26) 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000852 - Regarding Item 26-1284 MT: Transparency for Pre-Foreclosure Notices & Admin Fees 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000601 - Food Store License 74 aka 76 Elmwood (FIL) 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000173 - Food Store License 2028 Genesee (LOV)11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000511 - Used Car Dealer (NEW) 1906 GENESEE (LOV) MT 25-932 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000637 - Halton-Pope, Enforcement and Transparency of Tow Truck Licensing and Towing Operations Within the City of Buffalo (Exc Res) 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000640 - Halton-Pope, Protecting Tenants from Landlord-Caused Utility Shutoffs in Occupied Multiple Dwellings (Exc Res) 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000651 - Halton-Pope—Once More Directing Corporation Counsel to Approve as to Form a Local Law Establishing Legislative Counsel for the Common Council (Exc Res) 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000291 - Wyatt - Requesting an update from the Administration on Bulk Trash and Mayor’s Impact Team changes 11/4/26 LEG (Exc Res)

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000413 - Wyatt, Halton-Pope, Everhart, Nowakowski, Rivera, Golombek, Bollman - Opposing the Administration’s Recent Decision to Reduce Bulk Trash Collection to One Day and Requesting Reinstitution of Biannual Bulk Trash Collection (Exc…

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000466 - Golombek- Preventing the Appointment of Public Officers and City Employees to Boards and Commissions MT 26-1265 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000471 - Nowakowski, Halton-Pope, Rivera, Everhart, Feroleto, Wyatt - Support for the Good Food NY Bill, S.7638B and A.8091B(Exc Res) MT 26-1137 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000486 - Used Car Dealer (NEW) 620 AKA 660 ONTARIO ST (NO) MT 25-1327 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000561 - James, A, Zoning Map Amendment - 2094 Fillmore from N-2R to N-3E Zone (MAS)(Hrg 10/21/2025) MT 25-1636 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000508 - Golombek - Resolution Requesting Return to Original Budget Process Timeline MT 25-1043 11/4/26 LEG

tabledNov 4, 2026

26-000510 - Food Store License (NEW) 2939 Bailey (UNV) MT 25-1683 11/4/26 LEG