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Patricia Collins Broker/Co-Owner Coldwell Banker Commercial Meridian

Name: Patricia Collins Title: Broker/Co-owner Company: Coldwell Banker Commercial Meridian Location: 4498 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226 Birthplace and year: Buffalo, 1965 Family: Husband, Tim; daughters: Kayla & Sarah College: State University at Buffalo, BS and MBA First job outside of real estate: National Fuel Gas - inside sales rep. First job in real estate or allied field: Ciminelli Development, leasing manager What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Full service commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in industrial, office and multifamily investments. Plan to grow in WNY market as the "smart choice" for results Hobbies: Family, golf, exercise, gardening Keys to success: Honesty, dedication, putting client first, organizational skills If you had to choose another vocation what would it be: Teacher
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Formal Legislative Role

Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary