Government/Participation

All forms of the government process are essential. Current administrators, future candidates and the general voter all make up this area. Attention needs to be paid to the mechanics of our form of operation. That’s what will take place in this sphere of influence.

The main issue categories we’ll explore in coming months will be:

Revenue

  • Taxes
  • Reassessment
  • Casino gaming issue
  • State/federal aid

Expenses

  • Where does money get allocated
  • Services
  • Snowplowing
  • Grass cutting

Policy

  • Land use
  • The turtle
  • Vacant properties
  • Housing
  • Short term rental
  • Regulations

Crime

  • Police/fire budgets
  • Court structure
  • Social services
  • Universal basic income
  • Domestic violence assistance/processes
  • Drug treatment facilities

Quality of Life

  • Parks
  • Social clubs/opportunities
  • Education/schools
  • Sports
Government is certainly a part of civics. View the Niagara Falls City Council.Niagara Falls City Hall - Wikipedia
City Hall, Niagara Falls, N.Y.