Press Release

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown Endorses Governor Kathy Hochul

Contact: press@kathyhochul.com | Published: January 12, 2022

NEW YORK – Mayor Byron Brown of Buffalo today announced his endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign for a full term. 

“Mayor Brown has always been a champion for my hometown, and I am honored to receive his endorsement,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Buffalo is the second largest city in the state, and is in the midst of a transformation that will be felt for generations. Together, with Mayor Brown’s leadership, we will continue to lead an economic recovery that is inclusive and felt by everyone across our great state.”

“Gov. Kathy Hochul is doing an exceptional job for our state and I am proud to endorse her for a full term as governor,” said Mayor Byron Brown. “We have seen an incredible decade of growth, development and progress in Buffalo, in no small part because of the support we have always received from Kathy Hochul. When she was elevated to governor during the pandemic, I was not surprised that she immediately addressed the challenges of the state with bold actions. Gov. Hochul knows our state better than anyone. She is extremely responsive to the needs of Buffalo and Western New York and I’m looking forward to our continued partnership in the years to come.”

Recently re-elected for his fifth term, Mayor Brown has worked tirelessly to revitalize the city of Buffalo through boldly executed economic development and infrastructure investments. Mayor Brown has shown his dedication to building a more equitable community through increased workforce training and public green spaces in Buffalo.