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Partnership for the Public Good
@ppgbuffalo.bsky.social
Community-based think tank for a more just, sustainable and culturally vibrant Buffalo-Niagara through action research, policy development and civic engagement.
Join us on 8/28 to discuss the impacts federal cuts are having on Buffalo. 💰We'll be releasing a new fact sheet and the survey results from our partner groups. There will be food and critical conversations 💬🍲 Free to the public! Register here bit.ly/PPGBuffConve...
August 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Don't miss our virtual session tomorrow (7/23)!

Are you concerned about the state of free speech and data privacy in the U.S.? Join us to hear from @nyclu.org and LOLA about what we can do to protect our personal information and our right to demand better!

Register: bit.ly/protest723
July 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Check out our Buffalo in Transition series, important community-based policies for a new mayoral administration. Putting Vacant Land to Good Use, outlines the steps to revitalize Buffalo's vacant lots for economic opportunity, safe, healthy housing & more. Read More: bit.ly/BuffaloInTransition
June 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🖋Did you know that ~15,000 signatures can stop the city from taking on debt? ✂️

🚔Did you know that the city departments can spend way more than what they’re budgeted to spend? 💰⬆️

Check out our council summary bit.ly/3Sbzx37
May 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🚨Did you know that the city is planning to build a $5 million training facility near the Central Terminal for the Buffalo Police Dept? 🚔💰

Did you know that the city increased its parking ticket fees? 🚧💸

Learn about this and more in our summary bit.ly/44EzYtZ
April 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🚨Join us this Wed (4/23) for a workshop with Our City Buffalo, GLYS Western New York, Inc. and Equality NY - Buffalo Chapter to talk about what the Trump administration is doing to LGBTQ+ rights and how we can fight back! ✊ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 bit.ly/resist687
April 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🚗 Did you know that the city is planning to charge more $$ for parking tickets? 💰

🏠Did you know that Majority Leader Halton Pope is trying to increase protections against housing discrimination for disabled & trans residents? 🏳️‍⚧️♿️

Council mtg summary bit.ly/4llCgEA
April 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨Do you want to get involved in advocacy? 🚨
Come to our Advocacy Summit on 4/26 to learn skills:

✊building a coalition
⚖️changing policy
📹working with the media
and so much more!

It's FREE, just sign up bit.ly/AdvocacySumm...
April 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🏠Did you know that the city is required to inspect all investor-owned single and double rental units? 🧐

Did you know the council will be talking about a proposal to raise permit prices? 💰⬆️

Learn about this and more in our summary! bit.ly/4j5Ug3V
March 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Did you know that the city has issued 23,000 tickets for drivers passing school bus stop-arms? 🛑💸

Do you know who our new BPD commissioner will likely be? 👮‍♂️🚔

Learn about this and more in our council summary! bit.ly/43mmAdn
March 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🌬️Did you know the council is considering an ANTI-wind-turbine resolution? ⚡️ Tell the council what you think on 2/25 at 2pm or call your council member! ☎️

🌳Did you know the city created a climate plan & they're taking public comments on it? 🏠💬
bit.ly/432ll35
February 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
❗️Did you know the city's legal team is saying the city CAN'T return the $3.5 million (surplus funds) it owes to former property owners from the in rem auction? 💸🚫

Learn about this and more in our council summary bit.ly/4i058iY
February 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Partnership for the Public Good is continuing its commitment to safe and healthy housing in the City of Buffalo. We want to hear from YOU about your Proactive Rental Inspections (PRI) experience!

Take our survery here: bit.ly/PRIexperience
February 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🖊Did you know the City of Buffalo will be re-writing its charter? The charter describes all powers and duties of COB officials.

🏘Did you know there's a planned development of 30-60 single-family homes on Detroit, Townsend, and Wilson?

Learn more bit.ly/4jOcLe8
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🏠Did you know that city hall is forgiving some homeowners' property tax debt? 💸

🍎Did you know that the city is considering forgiving Braymiller Market's loan? ❌

Find out about this and more in our summary bit.ly/3EfM9lU
January 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM