Buffalo Common Council
The Buffalo Common Council is the legislative branch of the city of Buffalo, New York government. It is a representative assembly, with one elected member from each of nine districts: Niagara, Delaware, Masten, Ellicott, Lovejoy, Fillmore, North, University, and South. In the past, the Common Council also had as many as five at-large members and a Council President who were elected citywide. Each council seat is elected for a four-year term, with elections occurring during off-years, between mid-term elections and presidential elections.
Buffalo Common Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Leadership | |
President of the Common Council | Christopher P. Scanlon, (D) since January 2, 2024 |
Majority Leader | Leah M. Halton-Pope, (D) |
President Pro Tempore | Bryan J. Bollman, (D) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 Years |
| Salary | $84,472 |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
Last election | November 7, 2023 |
Next election | November 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| Buffalo City Hall | |
| Website | |
| Buffalo Common Council Website | |
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