Buffalo mayoral candidate Sean Ryan on Friday unveiled his fiscal plan for town if elected.
Ryan, a Democrat and present state senator from the 61st District, says town faces a deep disaster because of irresponsible budgets that he stated “kicked the can down the highway.”
“Very important metropolis companies and packages are dealing with cuts, and owners are dealing with rising taxes,” Ryan stated partially in a press release. “It doesn’t should be this fashion, however we are able to’t combat this combat within the rearview mirror. We’re coping with a fiscal disaster and want to repair it. I need to stabilize metropolis funds, rebuild our reserves, and enhance very important metropolis companies.”
His plan contains bringing the state comptroller in to conduct a full audit, partnering with the state to enhance effectivity, eliminating duplicative companies, cracking down on cronyism, and detailed reporting of the usage of state and federal funds.
“We now have a once-in-a-generation alternative to alter path within the metropolis of Buffalo,” stated Ryan. “I need to stabilize town’s funds, rebuild our reserves and enhance our very important metropolis assets.”
Ryan, endorsed by Erie County Democrats, is considered one of many within the mayoral race. His Democratic opponents embody Appearing Mayor Chris Scanlon, former hearth commissioner Garnell Whitfield and Widespread Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt.
James Gardner, who has been endorsed by the Buffalo Republican Government Committee, can also be vying for the seat.
Main Day is June 24.
