Where convicted sex offenders live in Buffalo is becoming an issue.
Politicians and activists are complaining they don't know where the homes are and why word of their homes isn't spread more widely. Council President Darius Pridgen says part of the problem is that information is web-based and many city residents aren't on-line.
Councilmember David Rivera says suburban communities push sex offenders into the city.
"Buffalo has a disproportionate amount of sex offenders. I know that from past experience. I believe the City of Buffalo has way over 90 percent of the sex offenders in Erie County," Rivera said.
"It's difficult for them to live in other places in this county, so they end up living in our neighborhoods. And, we want to make sure if they are living anywhere schools, near playgrounds, near parks, that we know it."
Pridgen says there is probably no way to stop suburban governments from pushing offenders into the city. He is planning a major discussion on sex offenders and where they live at the Legislation Committee on October 20.
