What passes for democracy in Buffalo
A report by Unite NY highlights a lack of competitive elections in Buffalo, noting that nearly two-thirds of Common Council races have been uncontested since 2011. The group criticizes the Charter Revision Commission for failing to put election reform on the ballot.
Unite NY, which advocates for election reforms, has issued a report on voting in Buffalo following the unwillingness of the city’s Charter Revision Commission to put the issue on the ballot for November’s referendum. Among Unite NY’s findings: Nearly two-thirds of general elections for the Common Council have been uncontested since 2011. Two Council districts... View Article
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