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City of Buffalo Common Council

Buffalo, NY

September 18, 2008

Guide to some of the most hotly contested races in the City of Buffalo.

Common Council, Niagara District

Common Council for the Niagara District, representing Buffalo West Side.

David Rivera

Endorsed Vote: Yes

David Rivera is a 25-year veteran police officer who has lived in the District for most of his life. David hopes to continue his public service and address the biggest issues facing the West Side: housing vacancy and abandonment; crime; unfunded and unstructured youth programming; and business development.

Peter Savage

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Peter Savage is a lifelong resident of the Niagara District. He has worked in City Hall his entire adult life, including tenure as a staff member for the current Councilmember and most recently as a member of Corporation Counsel in the city's law department.

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