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The League of Women Voters is a trusted nonpartisan volunteer organization. Our members do the hands-on work to encourage an informed electorate and to advocate for civic improvement.

Termini urges sales-tax-free zone downtown
The Buffalo News reports on LWVBN program held May 21

Another Voice: Troubled schools need specialized help
The Buffalo News, April 10, 2013
LWVBN Education Committee members visited two Buffalo public schools

Current Issues

State Must Reform Campaign Finance

The League asks public support for Campaign Finance Reform in New York State - February 2013

Federal Fiscal Reforms Needed

League of Women Voters supports equitable tax and distribution policies

LWVBN Supports Upgrade for Ohio Street to Parkway

Representative Brian Higgins' vision presents the best way to connect downtown Buffalo with Outer Harbor.

League of Women Voters Supports the DISCLOSE Act

Secret campaign contributions are unacceptable.

Environmental justice review for Cars Sharing Main Street project flawed

LWVBN supports Citizens for Regional Transit (CRT) in public statement regarding the inadequacy of environmental justice review of the "Main Street Multi-modal Access and Revitalization Project" (Cars Sharing Main Street)

LWVBN Local Program
League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara Local Program 2012-2013 (PDF*)

LWVBN Joins the Western New York Environmental Alliance (WNYEA), an umbrella group committed to strengthening the work of our region's environmental community.

League Supports Greenway Commission Funding for the 21st Century Park on the Outer Harbor

League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara Held Transportation Forum on May 9

League of Women Voters (US) Announces New Education Position

League Affirms Commitment to Reproductive Freedom

Social-Economic Justice

Redistricting

Fat Cat

Invite the League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara to make a presentations to your group about campaign finance reform in New York State.
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We welcome the public to join us for LWVBN events. Please email us for more information about LWVBN events: events@lwvbn.org.

Renaissance of Buffalo
Successful Business/Government Partnerships

[downtown buildings]

Sponsored by the
League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara (LWVBN)

Panel Discussion

May 21, 2013

League Events
Thursday, April 25
Program - Is Our Social Safety Net Tattered by Our Economic Policies?
Thursday, May 2
Great Decisions - Power to the People: The New Egypt
Tuesday, May 21
Panel Discussion - Renaissance of Buffalo Successful Business/Government Partnerships
Thursday, June 6
Film - Race to Nowhere
Community Events
Friday, April 26
An Environmental Justice Forum for Buffalo Homes and Neighborhoods
Sunday, April 28
Relay for Renewables - Renewable Energy Fair
Sataurday, May 18
Hazardous Waste Drop Off

LWVBN Events

Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Is Our Social Safety Net Tattered by Our Economic Policies?

How did we get from "equal opportunity" to "winners and losers"?

Presentation and discussion of LWVUS positions on social and economic justice. Background

Harlem Road Community Center - Room #2, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst

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Thursday, May 2 - 10:00 a.m. to noon

Great Decisions - Power to the People: The New Egypt

Judy Huber will lead this month's discussion. "The popular revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak in 2011 ushered in the promise of radical change. Two years later, what is the state of Egyptian democracy? How will the military and the civilian government balance power?"

Great Decisions is a program of the Foreign Policy Association. Visit www.fpa.org/great_decisions/ for more information.

League Office, 1272 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo

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Tuesday, May 21 - Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Renaissance of Buffalo: Successful Business/Government Partnerships

Panel Discussion

Howard Zemsky, Managing Partner, Larkin Development Group

Rocco Termini, President, Signature Development Buffalo

Brendan Mehaffey, Executive Director, City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning

Christina Orsi, WNY Regional Director, Empire State Development Corporation

Tom Kucharski, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Enterprise

Hot buffet lunch promptly at 12:15

$35 Non LWV members, $30 LWV members*

(*$50 option for League members who reserve for both this event and the League's Annual Meeting, June 15 at the Protocol)

For further information call LWVBN office 884-3550. Reservation deadline - May 7. Limited seating.

Send checks written to LWVBN to LWVBN, 1272 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Reservation Form

Hotel@Lafayette Greenhouse Room, 391 Washington St. Buffalo

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Thursday, June 6 - 1:30 p.m.

Race to Nowhere

Race to Nowhere is a film that calls us to challenge current thinking about how we prepare our children for success. About the Film

Email events@lwvbn.org for more information.

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Community Events

Friday, April 26 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

An Environmental Justice Forum for Buffalo Homes and Neighborhoods

Join local and national leaders to develop a sustainable strategy for homes and communities that are green and healthy throughout Greater Buffalo.

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Environmental Walking Tour: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

UB Clinical and Translational Research Center, 875 Ellicott St., Buffalo

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Sunday, April 28 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Relay for Renewables

Renewable Energy Fair, sponsored by the Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter NY Renewable Energy Campaign

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Singer Farm Naturals, 6730 Lake Rd. (rt.18), Appleton, Niagara County

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Saturday, May 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hazardous Waste Drop Off

The Town of Amherst and Erie County are hosting a hazardous waste drop off. Household cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, all batteries and antifreeze will be accepted.

Call 858-6800 or visit www2.erie.gov/environment/index.php?q=waste-management-and-recycling for further information. All are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce toxic materials in our environment

Erie Community College North Campus

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