Unite NY in the News: Buffalo City Hall Tried to Kill Pro-Voter Reform Before Voters Could Weigh In
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Buffalo's Charter Revision Commission took an important step forward this week by advancing proposals related to open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and expanded ballot access for charter language drafting.
According to Independent Voter News, commissioners pushed back after Deputy Mayor Maria Whyte attempted to halt consideration of the reforms. While the proposals have not yet been approved for the ballot, advancing them to the drafting stage keeps them under consideration and preserves the opportunity for Buffalo voters to weigh in on these potential changes.
"This should not be a decision made by a small number of City Hall insiders," said Unite NY Executive Director Anthony Thomas. "Buffalo residents have asked for the opportunity to consider meaningful reforms. The Charter Revision Commission should advance these proposals and give voters the chance to decide."
