A detailed look at Buffalo’s 1914 city charter and its commission government.
This edition presents the text of Chapter 217 of the Laws of 1914, accepted by Buffalo voters in 1914 and taking effect in 1916. It offers insight into how the city planned to govern itself, fund public works, and manage urban growth.
Designed for students, researchers, and local history readers, this edition centers on the framework that shaped Buffalo’s governance. It presents the official language and structure, including the division of city functions among commissions, the handling of local improvements, and processes for assessments and appeals. The material sheds light on how public projects, parks, public buildings, and streets were envisioned to be organized and funded.
What you’ll experience:
- anonytical access to the commission-based approach used to run city affairs
- explanations of policies on public works, sidewalks, and local improvements
- details about the mechanisms for assessments, certiorari, and appeals
- historical context for the city’s expansion and governance reforms
Ideal for readers of municipal history, New York state law history, and early 20th‑century urban policy.