UPDATE ON CITY OF BUFFALO PROACTIVE INSPECTION LAW FROM SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Several weeks ago, over 200 parishioners and friends of St. Joseph University Parish signed petitions that insisted that the Mayor Brown, the Buffalo Common Council, and the Buffalo Department of Inspections fully implement the Proactive Inspection Law that went into effect in 2020.  This ordinance, in part, stipulates that rental properties in  Buffalo be inspected for the presence of lead, and subsequent removal of this substance from the apartments. We are pleased to report that the Mayor included funding for an additional 7 inspectors in next year’s city budget.  It is expected that these additional staff people will be hired, fully trained, and ready to work by early 2025. As we go forward, we need to remain vigilant that a clear plan for implementation is made public. Thanks to all of you who signed our petitions, and to Patti Meyer Lee from our Committee for her leadership on this issue.