BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday to end the school zone camera program at the end of this school year.
It passed by a six to three margin - meaning that if no councilmembers change their votes, the council could override a veto by the mayor.
Councilmembers who voted for the resolution say there are non-punitive ways to get vehicles to slow down near schools, that don't hurt people financially during a pandemic.
"I believe it's veto-proof because my colleagues and I, the six who did vote for it, and very much listening to the residents," said University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt. "And we heard them loud and clear, and we think this is a very important measure. So if the mayor does veto it, I believe we will go back and vote it again."
Councilman Wyatt says around $2 million was brought into the city during the time the program has been live, and he hopes that money will be used for infrastructure within the community.
Michael DeGeorge, a City of Buffalo spokesperson, released the following statement Tuesday evening:
"The mayor will review this item when it's presented to him by the clerk."