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By its very nature, PPG’s work is never done. Challenges met often lead to new challenges, and the work of strengthening our community continues. The items collected below are the latest chapters of our ongoing story.

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June 3, 2025

Elected Officials and Advocates Demand Accountability in Buffalo’s Lead Program Failure

Advocates and elected officials gathered downtown to call on the City of Buffalo to urgently address our lead crisis. The City of Buffalo has once again failed to prioritize lead poisoning and its dire effects on children’s health in Buffalo.

May 30, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of May 26, 2025

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major 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 …

May 23, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of May 19, 2025

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major 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 …

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Erie County Budget 101 WorkshopJune 17, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Erie County’s annual budget is over $2 billion. What are the major areas of spending? When is the budget proposed and adopted? How can residents advocate for priorities to be funded or cut in the 2026 budget?