Letters to Artvoice

Artvoice Weekly Edition » Issue v12n5 (01/31/2013) » Section: Letters to Artvoice


	"Green Code" Information Forum Raises Many Concerns by Art Giacalone
	The Elmwood Village Association (EVA) sponsored an information forum on the “Green Code,” Buffalo’s proposed zoning and development ordinance. I left the meeting concerned that no one—not the EVA, City planning staff, or local councilmembers—is looking out for the needs of city residents. Here are some examples:
	Can't We Vote on the Bills' Lease? by Aaron Walker
	In typical New York State closed-door fashion, local and state politicians have voted to approve a 10-year lease deal for the Buffalo Bills. The deal commits the state to providing stadium upgrades pegged at $123 million, plus another $103 million from Erie County with the Bills kicking in $44 million. Taxpayers are providing $226 million in improvements for a 10-year lease extension at Ralph Wilson Stadium, but are given no mechanism to vote on the deal.

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