Comptroller· 2019-2027
Barbara Miller-Williams
Buffalo
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- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:35
- Avg per meeting
- 0:35
- Segments
- 9
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Community Notification and Participation in Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects
Grant-funded transportation projects involve millions in state and federal allocations.
Municipal Appointments and System Evaluation
Involves salary commitments within existing departmental budgets ranging from $44,527 to $102,295.
Tenant Protections and Landlord Utility Shutoffs
Arrears for multi-family utility accounts can reach tens of thousands of dollars.
rezoning
The RV lot owner loses their current business operations on that site, while future developers stand to cash in on the new stadium-adjacent real estate.
Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Processing Center Moratorium
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animal shelter capacity
This could mean a pretty hefty price tag for taxpayers if the city decides to break ground on a brand-new shelter.
political succession
Expect some taxpayer dollars to go toward running a special election to fill the empty council seat.
animal shelter overcapacity
Overcrowded shelters drive up operational costs for the city, stretching taxpayer-funded resources thin.
sovereignty dispute
City taxpayers could get caught in the middle of a costly legal battle, while the Seneca Nation invests in a new commercial venture.
hazardous waste disposal
It keeps your disposal costs at zero and protects the city from shelling out big bucks to clean up illegal dumping.
youth curfews
It could save the city money on emergency services and police overtime, but there might be legal costs if the curfew gets challenged in court.
small business contracts
Local small businesses stand to gain a reliable new revenue stream by securing lucrative county government contracts.
composting program expansion
Diverting food waste could save the city money on landfill tipping fees down the road.
stadium construction
It's a massive $2.1 billion investment, with taxpayers chipping in a huge chunk of that cash alongside the team.
compost collection
While program scaling has initial setup costs, diverting organic waste can eventually lower the city's overall landfill tipping fees.
land swap
It could save the city money on endless legal fees, though the exact property values involved in the swap are still up in the air.
construction dispute
Unresolved jurisdictional disputes could delay local commercial development and potentially trigger costly legal battles over municipal taxation and land use rights.
streetlight replacement
While exact costs aren't front-and-center, replacing these poles prevents dark spots that can lead to costly accidents or crime.
lead poisoning prevention
Families could face hefty future medical bills and remediation costs if lead poisoning isn't stopped at the source.
judicial appointment
The city will fund the standard salary and benefits for this newly filled judicial position out of the municipal budget.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Miller-Williams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.