Partnership for the Public Good is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and citizen engagement.

A New Home For Action

Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.

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October 11, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of October 7, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

October 5, 2024

Buffalo News: "Sheriff Garcia and others call accused axe murderer a sign of national immigration failures"

Sandra Tan | October 5, 2024 The hot-button presidential campaign issues of immigration, illegal border crossings and crime aren’t just playing out on the national stage. They’re playing out right here. Erie County Sheriff John Garcia issued a statement Tuesday about the case of Antonio …

October 4, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of September 30, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …

October 2, 2024

Investigative Post: "$10 million plan to tackle Buffalo’s lead crisis"

I'Jaz Ja'Ciel | October 2, 2024 Erie County is expected to play a larger role in battling Buffalo’s lead poisoning crisis under a new state program that is pouring millions of dollars into health departments across much of New York State. While the state program won’t be fully …

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Erie County Budget 101October 22, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Colleen Kristich, Caitlin Crowell

Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?

Erie County's 2025 Charter RevisionNovember 12, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Anna Falicov

The Erie County Charter is the governing law of the county and sets the powers and duties of its officers and departments. Every 10 years, an appointed Commission reviews the Charter and recommends changes. Why does this matter and how can residents add their voices?

FOIL for the FactsDecember 17, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

UB School of Law Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic

How do you submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to get public records, data, and information from government? How can organizers and advocates use FOIL to strengthen their campaigns?