25-1978 : Halton-Pope Resolution Directing the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Address Critical Housing Issues in the City of Buffalo (Exc Res)

This resolution, sponsored by Council Member Leah Halton-Pope, directs the Buffalo Common Council to schedule a public hearing in January 2026 to address critical housing issues within the City of Buffalo. The hearing aims to tackle problems such as deteriorating property conditions, inadequate maintenance, rising affordability concerns, and inconsistent management practices by various housing providers. The resolution mandates that the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Belmont Housing Resources for Western New York, Corvus Property Intelligence, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd./Cornerstone Property Managers, LLC, and other organizations recommended by Council Members be invited to testify. The City Clerk is directed to issue all necessary public notices to ensure broad community participation in this hearing, which is intended to gather resident experiences and inform potential actions to improve housing oversight and conditions.