Brian Davis Resigns from Common Council BUFFALO (wned) - The Buffalo Common Council now has to fill a vacancy in its ranks after Ellicott Councilmember Brian Davis resigned last night in the wake of his two-misdemeanor guilty pleas to Election Law violations.

The former councilmember made the announcement on the steps of City Hall last night.

"I can no longer allow my personal situation to be a distraction," said Davis.

After the brief appearance, Davis retreated inside without answering any questions.

The Common Council will decide who will fill the vacated Ellicott District seat, but the spot will be up for election in November.

Acting Corporation Counsel David Rodriguez was scheduled to rule today if Davis had automatically given up his seat with the guilty pleas.


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