Judge sides with Common Council over challenged redistricting By Patrick Lakamp News Enterprise Editor Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022 0 The new Buffalo Common Council districts map approved by the council. Courtesy of City of Buffalo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Patrick Lakamp News Enterprise Editor A judge Monday rejected a legal challenge to new Common Council boundaries in Buffalo.kAm%96 HC:EE6? CF=:?8 42>6 7C@> $E2E6 $FAC6>6 r@FCE yFDE:46 %:>@E9J y] (2=<6C[ H9@ 7@F?5 E96 =682= 492==6?86 5:5 ?@E 56>@?DEC2E6 E92E E96 ?6H 3@F?52C:6D 72== D9@CE @7 =682= C6BF:C6>6?ED]k^AmkAm(2=<6C D2:5 E96 25@AE65 >2A Q72==D H6== H:E9:? 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