Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.
Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and resident engagement. We are offering a paid, full-time summer internship program. Interns will …
by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …
The first hearing for our lawsuit against the city of Buffalo was held on Tuesday, October 15. You can read our full press release below.
Halena Sepulveda | October 15, 2024 After the Partnership for the Public Good filed to sue the City of Buffalo, alleging the city failed to follow its Proactive Rental Inspections, or PRI, law, the city filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the responsibility for inspections falls to individual …
Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?
The Erie County Charter is the governing law of the county and sets the powers and duties of its officers and departments. Every 10 years, an appointed Commission reviews the Charter and recommends changes. Why does this matter and how can residents add their voices?
How do you submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to get public records, data, and information from government? How can organizers and advocates use FOIL to strengthen their campaigns?