West Village Resident Seeks Ellicott District Seek

By Eileen Buckley

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Common Council members are reviewing about a dozen resumes to fill the vacant Ellicott District seat. Former Common Council member Brain Davis resigned after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds. Interviews are expected to begin next Monday. WBFO'S Eileen Buckley caught up with another candidate who is hoping to win Council approval.

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On some blog sites there is a ground swell about Marilyn Rodgers. She is among the dozen or so who submitted their resume. Rodgers has a corporate background, but also served as a consultant on housing court reform. The past seven years Rodger's has worked with community groups in the City's Cold Spring and Fruit Belt neighborhoods. For the past 15 years she has lived in the West village of Allentown.