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Movers and shakers: Report outlines Buffalo's power structure, offers guide for how to navigate it


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 9:00 GMT by Buffalo News   Print publication without navigation

  • Our City Action Buffalo last month released a set of reports aimed at helping seasoned organizers and people looking to become civically engaged alike
  • a guide for understanding and challenging the well-established power structures in Buffalo and Western New York.

The article from The Buffalo News discusses the "Buffalo Power Structure: Our City in Action" report, which examines the influence and decision-making processes within Buffalo's political and economic spheres. The report, compiled by the Partnership for the Public Good, highlights how power is concentrated among a small group of individuals and organizations, often leading to decisions that favor certain interests over the broader community's needs. It points out the lack of diversity in leadership roles, the significant influence of developers and business leaders, and the limited public participation in governance. The report calls for greater transparency, more inclusive decision-making processes, and efforts to empower marginalized communities to ensure that Buffalo's growth benefits all its residents.

Read the Full Buffalo News Article at:
[ https://buffalonews.com/news/local/government-politics/buffalo-power-structure-our-city-action-report/article_fb9c06c8-b41b-11ef-9636-2b60df9f5686.html ]

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