City of Buffalo Ballot Abstract No. 10: Civilian Police Advisory Commission
Buffalo city, New York
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Starting February 1, 2027, a commission of city residents would advise Buffalo departments on police policies, aiming for more openness and better resident-police relations. The commission only gives advice, and the official summary names no new tax.
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Proposed by: City of Buffalo Charter Revision Commission
A city panel that spent the past year reviewing Buffalo's charter, the city's basic rulebook. It put 11 proposed changes on the November 2026 ballot.
Source: investigativepost.org
A YES vote means
Buffalo creates a Civilian Police Advisory Commission of residents to advise the city on policing policies.
A NO vote means
No Civilian Police Advisory Commission is created.