League Condemns Racist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY
BUFFALO, NY & WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara, the League of Women Voters of New York State, and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York:
“This weekend, a terrorist with a violent and racist agenda brought tragedy to the Black community in Buffalo. This heinous attack is the result of hateful white supremacy we sadly experience far too often across America.
“We mourn the victims of this horrific shooting, and we stand in solidarity with the Black community in Buffalo. Our hearts are broken by the trauma inflicted on our friends and neighbors.
“Continued white supremacist attacks in our country make it clear that our leaders must do more to ensure anti-racism education in schools, curb the amplification of white supremacy on social media, and protect Americans against the threat of gun violence.
“Our nation has an ugly history of extreme violence against Black Americans that continues today. In a true democracy, everyone can live freely without the threat of extreme violence against their community. A racist attack on the Black community is an attack on American democracy.”
Call to the 2022 Annual Meeting
- Date: Saturday June 11, 2022
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Place: Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Hwy, Getzville
The Annual Meeting begins with coffee, tea, and pastries at 10:00 a.m. Guests for the luncheon only may plan to arrive shortly before noon.
Please visit the registration page for all details
Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara conducted six candidate forums this year:
Meet the Lockport City School Board Candidates
- Date: Monday, May 9, 2022
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Place: Aaron Mossell Junior High School
- View recording : on YouTube
Meet the Clarence School Board Candidates
- Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Place: Clarence High School Auditorium
- View recording : on Google Drive
Candidate Forum for East Aurora Union Free School District Board Candidates
- Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Place: East Aurora Middle School All-Purpose Room
- View recording in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2 on Youtube.
Meet the Starpoint Central School Board Candidates
- Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Place: Starpoint Middle School Cafeteria
- View recording : on Youtube
Meet the Williamsville Central School District Board Candidates
- Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
- Time: 7:00pm
- Place: Williamsville Central School District Offices
- View recording : on Youtube
Upcoming LWVB/N Meetings
Due to the pandemic, most meetings are held remotely. Please contact the League office if you would like to attend any of these meetings, but are not sure how to do so.
Friday,
May 20, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Money in Politics Committee
Tuesday
May 24, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Education Committee
Friday,
May 27, 2022
11:00 a.m.
Healthcare Committee
Use the members calendar to find more meetings and events and automatically add them to your calendar app.
What's New
State League Newsletter
The March State Voter has been posted (03/25/2022)
2022 Legislative Agenda
The LWVNY 2022 Legislative Agenda (PDF format) has been posted. (01/25/2022)
Buffalo Transformation Fund
The preliminary draft spending plan for Buffalo's $331 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) has been posted to the City's website (Local Government Committee, 10/15/2021)