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FOIL for the FactsDecember 17, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

UB School of Law Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic

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?

FOIL for the FactsDecember 17, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

UB School of Law Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic

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?

Erie County's 2025 Charter RevisionNovember 12, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Anna Falicov

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?

Erie County's 2025 Charter RevisionNovember 12, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Anna Falicov

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?

Erie County's 2025 Charter RevisionNovember 12, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Anna Falicov

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?

Erie County Budget 101October 22, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Colleen Kristich, Caitlin Crowell

Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?

Erie County Budget 101October 22, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Colleen Kristich, Caitlin Crowell

Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Advocacy LabSeptember 24, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Regine Ndanga

While 501(c)(3)s cannot directly support or oppose candidates for public office, there are many advocacy and voter education activities these organizations and their staff may do. Join PPG as we share the laws and rules regarding electoral activities and describe examples of what you can do. 

Uniting on the High Road ConferenceJune 20, 4 pm-June 22, 2024 1:30 pm

Partnership for the Public Good, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, national and local partners and experts

Uniting on the High Road: A Conference on Economic Justice at the Local Level will take place on June 20-22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by Cornell University ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good, with community and academic partners from across Buffalo and nationwide, the …

Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYSMay 24, 2024, 12-1:30 pm

Rusty Weaver and community partners

Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community leaders in broadband accessibility for a presentation of the Digital Equity Tool and a discussion on opportunities going forward.  Register …