Buffalo charter review commission misses deadline to convene due to unappointed members

Buffalo's charter review commission has not yet met, missing its Dec. 10 deadline due to a lack of appointed members. The Common Council is waiting for a corrected legal measure from the corporation counsel to officially establish the commission. The delay may hinder efforts to present a ballot measure to voters by next November. The commission aims to propose changes to the City Charter for a public vote in fall 2025. Common Council members are prepared to nominate candidates, but the process is stalled. Concerns about governance issues, such as a lack of representation and tie-breaking votes, have been raised as the commission's formation is delayed.