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Council President, Delaware District Council Member· 2016-2027

Joel P. Feroleto

Buffalo

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
28:36
Avg per meeting
3:11
Segments
575

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[109]

school closures

While cutting over 100 jobs will save the district some serious cash, it’s going to cost neighborhoods and local businesses in lost foot traffic and property stability.

medium↑Oct 2026[65]

school closure

While the district hopes to save cash by consolidating, families might get hit with higher transit costs or logistical headaches.

critical↑Sep 2026[53]

City Financial Cashflow and Budget Monitoring

The financing arrangement could back city borrowing; the dollar amount wasn't stated at this meeting.

medium↑Oct 2026[52]

Municipal Ballot Access Reform

While no direct price tag was attached, keeping the current election setup avoids the administrative costs of implementing new voting procedures.

high↑Oct 2026[50]

Winter Preparedness and Public Works Readiness

Impacts winter operations budgets and overtime expenditures for snow removal.

medium↑Oct 2026[47]

tribal land development dispute

Local businesses near the new gas station could see a shake-up in their customer base and daily sales.

medium↑Aug 2026[44]

environmental contamination

Property values and development plans in the nine affected towns could take a hit if contamination is found.

high↑Oct 2026[40]

tax exemption

Eligible veterans will see immediate relief on their property tax bills, though the city will absorb a slight shift in tax revenue.

critical↑Sep 2026[40]

Chippewa Entertainment District Safety & Overtime Costs

Police overtime on Chippewa Street costs approximately $50,000 per weekend, exceeding $2 million annually.

high↑May 2026[40]

state funding

It injects $25 million straight into city coffers, keeping our local budget balanced without raising your taxes.

high↑May 2026[35]

Community Notification and Participation in Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects

Grant-funded transportation projects involve millions in state and federal allocations.

high↑Oct 2026[35]

Demolition Requests for Historic and Residential Properties

Unknown at this time.

critical→Sep 2026[34]

Bulk Trash Collection Schedule

Saves approximately $1 million annually, but risks shifting cleanup costs to illegal dumping remediation.

critical↑Oct 2026[33]

303 Lafayette Ave. Multi-Family Residential Development

A multi-million dollar private investment providing 27 housing units and increased tax revenue.

high↑Sep 2026[32]

Municipal Appointments and System Evaluation

Involves salary commitments within existing departmental budgets ranging from $44,527 to $102,295.

medium↑Oct 2026[32]

Ralph Wilson Foundation Park Tree Plantings and Waterfront Views

Potential impact on residential property values and neighborhood marketability along the waterfront.

high↑Feb 2026[32]

infrastructure funding

Leaving $40 million untouched means taxpayers are missing out on major infrastructure upgrades while construction costs continue to rise.

critical→Sep 2026[24]

Tenant Protections and Landlord Utility Shutoffs

Arrears for multi-family utility accounts can reach tens of thousands of dollars.

medium↑Sep 2026[24]

road construction

Your tax dollars at work are finally making traffic flow better and potentially saving you gas money with fewer idling stops.

high↑Sep 2026[23]

City Hall Employee Communication Restrictions

Operational efficiency impacts for city service delivery.

Decisions during term (862)

Recorded while Feroleto was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledOct 27, 2026

Declaration of Need - Financing Between COB & Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority

denied0-9Oct 27, 2026

Tobacco/Hookah/Vape License - 2531 aka 2533 Delaware Ave

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution 26-000905 - Commissioner of Deeds (Bollman)

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolution 1 - Department List Alignment

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolution 2 - Parking Governance Consolidation

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolutions 3 & 4 - Fund Custody and Economic Development Incentives

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolution 5 - Board and Facility Names

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolutions 6 & 7 - CIO Appointment and Real Estate Chain of Command

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolution 8 - Procurement Centralization

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Resolutions 9 & 10 - City Electric Agency and Parking Adjudication

tabledOct 27, 2026

Halton-Pope Request for Information - Procurement and MWBE Participation

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Late Files - North District Planters and Harvest on Bailey Fee Waiver

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Cazenovia Park Peter Crotty Roof Contract

tabledOct 27, 2026

GoBike Buffalo Agreement Correction ($3,569,987)

tabledOct 27, 2026

Golombek Petition - Making it Easier to Run for Office

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

26-000861 - Notice of Appointment — Sr Housing Policy Specialist (Prov)(Interm)(Finn) 10/27/26 I

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

26-000876 - Notice of Appointment-Internal Audit Administrator (Prov)(Max) ($86,267) Hadley 10/27/26 I

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

26-000877 - Notice of Appointment-Internal Audit Administrator (Prov) (Max) ($86,267) Kalczynski10/27/26 I

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

26-000887 - Amended Change Order #1 $10,596.00 – BFD SOC Roof – DiDonato Associates 10/27/26I

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

26-000888 - Change Order #1 $7,500 – Ballpark SCAC Upgrades – M/E Engineering 10/27/26I

Voting record (33)

32 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Approved

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

RECOMMIT to LEGISLATION

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Approved

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

DENIED

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adopted

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approved

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

APPOINT SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT II- CENTRAL STAFF (DENI)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Permission to Hire $2,000,000 - City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services - A/E

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Claim Settlement - Margarita Rossy, as Administrator of the Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Food Store License - 1076 Sycamore St

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Food Store License - 74-76 Elmwood Ave

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Food Store License - 1042-1044 Fillmore Ave

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Demolition Board-Up Contract - Hannah Demolition

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Tobacco/Hookah/Vape License - 2531-2533 Delaware Ave

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Special Use Permit - 462 Niagara St

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Property Manager License - Janet Meiselman

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Receive and File Correspondence on Resolution 26-000395

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Receive and File Moody's Ratings for BOE School Series Bonds

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Receive and File S&P Ratings for BOE School Series Bonds

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Food Store License Approvals (Bailey Ave and Main St)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Property Board-Up and Securing Contracts

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Tabled Policy and Licensing Items

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Permission to Dedicate South Park Avenue Parcels

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request to Amend Abandonment, Closure and Transfer of Otto Street, Hayward Street, and Alabama Street

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Appointment to Buffalo City Court Housing Advisory Council (A Falicov)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

C Tarr, Concerns Buffalo parking Violations Bureau Enforcement Practices

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Food Store License - 405 Hampshire St

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Food Store License - 2082 South Park Ave

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Garbage Collector License - Everything Auto LLC

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Local Landmark Designation - 319 Fourteenth Street (Benedict Apartment House)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Local Landmark Designation - 619 Exchange Street (Iroquois Door Company Building)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Tabled

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Rec. Approve