Common Council Legislative Counsel and Law Department Backlogs
Buffalo
Summary
Council members expressed ongoing frustration with delays in legal drafting and responsiveness from the Law Department, pressing for independent legislative counsel or greater independence for attorneys assigned to the Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential costs associated with retaining separate legislative counsel or expanding legal staffing.
Common Council members seeking timely and independent legal drafting and representation.
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