Buffalo Polls

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Safety
Do you think the recent lockdowns and evacuations at local colleges, such as SUNY Erie and ECC City Campus, are an overreaction or a necessary precaution to ensure student safety?
Overreaction, they cause unnecessary disruption to student life
Necessary precaution, they prioritize student safety in uncertain situations
It depends on the specific circumstances and threat level of each incident
0 votes so far
Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize the redevelopment of the Buffalo Grand hotel over other downtown projects?
Yes, redeveloping the Buffalo Grand hotel is crucial for downtown growth
No, other projects like affordable housing and infrastructure should take priority
It depends on the proposed redevelopment plan and its potential impact on the community
0 votes so far
Public Safety
Do you think the Buffalo Police Department should change its billing policy for special events to reduce costs for event organizers?
Yes, it would make events more accessible to the community
No, the current policy is fair and necessary for public safety
Only if the new policy ensures adequate police presence at events
0 votes so far
Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize revitalizing the Buffalo Grand hotel as part of its downtown development efforts?
Yes, it's a historic landmark and can boost local economy
No, other development projects are more pressing
Only if it includes affordable housing units
0 votes so far
Urban Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize investing in revitalizing the waterfront area or focuses on improving the infrastructure of the existing neighborhoods?
Prioritize waterfront revitalization
Focus on neighborhood infrastructure
Balance both equally
0 votes so far
Urban Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize revitalizing the Seneca Street area after the recent fire, or focus on other development projects?
Prioritize Seneca Street revitalization
Focus on other development projects
Balance both equally
0 votes so far
Local Sports
Do you think the Buffalo Bills' recent draft picks will improve the team's chances of making it to the playoffs next season?
Yes, the draft picks will definitely improve the team's chances
No, the draft picks will not make a significant difference
Maybe, it depends on other factors such as team chemistry and coaching
0 votes so far
Environmental Issues
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize addressing the recent chemical spill in Fort Erie and its impact on local air quality over other environmental concerns?
Yes, it's a pressing issue that needs immediate attention
No, other environmental concerns are more significant
It depends on the severity of the spill and available resources
0 votes so far
Housing and Development
Do you think the growth in home prices in the Buffalo metro area is a positive sign of economic development or a concern for affordable housing?
It's a positive sign of economic development and growth
It's a concern for affordable housing and may lead to displacement
It's a mix of both, and the city should find a balance between development and affordability
0 votes so far
Local Sports
Do you think the Buffalo Bills' draft picks this year will improve their chances of making the playoffs, or was it a disappointment?
Yes, the draft picks will improve their chances
No, the draft picks were a disappointment
It's too early to tell
0 votes so far
Environmental Conservation
To reduce plastic waste in Buffalo, should the city implement a ban on single-use plastics or increase recycling programs and education initiatives?
Ban single-use plastics
Increase recycling programs and education
Implement a combination of both approaches
0 votes so far
Urban Development
Should the City of Buffalo prioritize funding for the construction of new sports facilities or allocate more resources to support local arts and cultural events?
Prioritize sports facilities
Support local arts and cultural events
Allocate funding equally between both options
0 votes so far
Transportation
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize investing in public transportation or road infrastructure to alleviate traffic congestion?
Invest in public transportation
Invest in road infrastructure
Balance investment between both options
0 votes so far
Transit
Would you support the implementation of a congestion fee for drivers entering downtown Buffalo during peak hours to reduce traffic and promote public transportation
Yes, support the congestion fee
No, do not support the congestion fee
Only support it if paired with improved public transportation options
0 votes so far
Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize investing in the Buffalo Bills' stadium improvements or focus on developing other local sports infrastructure
Prioritize Bills' stadium improvements
Focus on other local sports infrastructure
Invest in both equally
0 votes so far
Economic Development
Do you think the economic benefits of hosting large sporting events, such as Sabres playoff games, outweigh the potential drawbacks, such as increased traffic and noise pollution?
Yes, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks
No, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits
It depends on the specific event and circumstances
0 votes so far
Infrastructure and Transportation
Do you think the digital mapping of Buffalo's streets will effectively guide repairs and improve road conditions?
Yes, it will make a significant improvement
No, it will not make a significant difference
Maybe, it depends on the implementation
0 votes so far
Civic
What is the most important issue facing Buffalo today?
Economic development
Public safety
Education
0 votes so far
Transit
How can Buffalo improve its transportation infrastructure?
Expand public transportation options
Improve road conditions
Increase bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
0 votes so far
Economic Development
Do you think the Buffalo Sabres' return to the playoffs will have a positive impact on the local economy?
Yes, it will boost local businesses
No, it will have minimal impact
Only if they advance to later rounds
0 votes so far
Civic Development
Should the City of Buffalo prioritize funding for improving public safety or investing in revitalizing downtown areas?
Prioritize public safety
Invest in downtown revitalization
Balance both equally
0 votes so far
Urban Development
Should the city of Buffalo prioritize investing in downtown development or neighborhood revitalization?
Downtown development
Neighborhood revitalization
Both equally
0 votes so far
Civic Engagement
What do you think is the most important issue facing Buffalo residents today?
Public safety
Economic development
Education
0 votes so far
Civic Engagement
What is the most important issue facing the Buffalo community?
Economic development
Public safety
Education
0 votes so far
Community Development
How do you think the city should address the issue of poverty in Buffalo?
Increase funding for social programs
Create more jobs and economic opportunities
Improve access to education and job training
0 votes so far
Economic Development
How can the city of Buffalo best support local businesses?
Provide tax incentives
Offer small business loans
Improve infrastructure
0 votes so far
Local Food & Drink
Public Espresso is gone. Where are you getting your morning coffee now?
Overwinter Coffee โ€” Best roasts and solid downtown options.
Tipico Coffee โ€” Great vibes on the West Side and Elmwood.
Remedy House โ€” The espresso and atmosphere in Five Points are hard to beat.
3 votes so far
Urban Renewal
The AM&A's building has been empty for years with no real solution in sight. What should actually happen to it?
Convert it into affordable downtown apartments.
Tear it down and build something modern and mixed-use.
State takeover โ€” turn it into a public market or community hub.
0 votes so far
Parks & Development
How worried are you about the mass resignation at the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy?
Very worried โ€” a $250M project shouldn't be leaderless this close to opening.
A little concerned, but I think the City can step up and manage it.
Not worried โ€” the park is built. It'll open fine.
0 votes so far
City Services
Winter parking rules are almost done. How did the city actually do plowing your side street this year?
Great โ€” they were out after every storm and my street stayed clear.
Fine โ€” took a day or two, but they got there eventually.
Awful โ€” I was stuck on my street for days at a time.
0 votes so far