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City of Buffalo Proposal 7: Temporary task forces

On the ballot in
City of Buffalo
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Amends Buffalo City Charter to empower the Mayor and the Common Council to appoint temporary task forces for terms not exceeding two years.

A “Yes” vote means

Allows the Mayor and the Common Council to appoint temporary task forces for terms of up to two years.

A “No” vote means

The Mayor and the Common Council do not get this power.

Official plain English statement

The Mayor and the Common Council will be able to appoint temporary task forces to advise them on matters pertaining to the administration, safety or welfare of the City of Buffalo.

Question text is the summary line printed under the proposal's heading in the board of elections' "City of Buffalo Ballot Propositions 2026" document; the printed ballot's exact wording may differ. The explanation is that document's abstract.

Sources

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City of Buffalo Proposal 7: Temporary task forces · 2026 General Election · The Gist