25-1043 : Golombek-Resolution Requesting Return to Original Budget Process Timeline

This resolution, sponsored by Mr. Golombek, proposes returning the City of Buffalo's budget process timeline to its original schedule. The change, implemented in 2024, extended the deliberation period but resulted in the Common Council failing to finalize the budget by the May 26 deadline this year. The resolution argues that the previous May 1 to May 21 window was sufficient for public input, departmental hearings, and budget workshops, and that the extended period did not increase transparency or public engagement. It requests an amendment to the City Charter to revert the Mayor's budget submission date to May 1 and the Council's final vote deadline to May 22. The legislative attorney is directed to draft a local law to implement these changes.