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Joseph Golombek, Jr.

Joseph Golombek, Jr.
North District Common Council Member
Current Term:
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2011
1502 City Hall
Phone: 716-851-5116
Fax: 716-851-5648
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• Lifelong resident of the North Common Council District
• Graduate of All Saints Grammar School
• Graduate of Riverside High School
• Graduate of the State University College at Buffalo; Bachelor of Arts Degree in History; Minor in Polish, Russian and East European Studies
• Graduate of the State University College at Buffalo; Master of Science  Degree in Social Studies Education;
• Graduate of Marquette University, Milwaukee; Master of Arts Degree in European History Renaissance to Napoleon and minor in Latin America
• Sworn in as Common Council Member for the North District in January of 2000

Accomplishments

"Politicians always talk a good game. Judge me by what I do, not what I say," said Joe Golombek, Jr. at his annual Polish Fest.

"Bringing City Hall to the Community"

• Worked with various agencies and groups to bring in hundreds of volunteers from outside the community to participate in various community clean-up programs. 
• Continuously sponsors a monthly AARP sponsored 55 Alive driving class to qualify senior citizens for auto insurance decreases. 
• Sponsored a Senior Swim program at PFC Grabiarz swimming pool run by the Northwest Buffalo Community Center. 
• Worked with residential and business leaders along the Elmwood Strip to improve the quality of life for residents in the area. 
• Supporter of Elmwood Village Association (Farmers Market, Philharmonic, etc.) 
• Currently working with the Good Neighbor Planning Alliance to develop a long-term plan for the North District. 
• Financed the start-up cost for the Boys and Girls Club program at Assumption Church that currently serves more than 350 youth. 
• Financed the Riverside Park Summer Program that serves hundreds of youth. 
• Supporter of the Black Rock Vacancy Initiative through Buffalo Housing Court.
• Secured funding for the Northwest Buffalo Community Center. 
• Supporter of the Ontario Street Boat Launch Initiative.
• Financial supporter of area youth and community programs.
• Strong supporter of demolitions.
• Sponsored council downsizing.
• Supporter of stronger police visibility.
• Actively & regularly supports and attends various community block club meetings.
• Strong supporter of non-partisan elections.

Timothy VonDerempten
Legislative Assistant
tvonderempten@city-buffalo.com

Sandra Battel
Legislative Assistant
sbattel@city-buffalo.com