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Because Buffalo Deserves Better

Sean Ryan has the experience, vision, and dedication to be Buffalo's next Mayor.

Because Buffalo Deserves Better

From the Senate to City Hall: Committed to Buffalo’s Success.

Sean Ryan, a dedicated public servant with deep roots in Western New York, is proud to announce his candidacy for Mayor of Buffalo. Sean grew up in Lackawanna as the son of a public school teacher and a Buffalo firefighter. He is a graduate of SUNY College at Fredonia and Brooklyn Law School. He lives in Buffalo with his wife Catherine Creighton, and they have two daughters.

His broad legal experience includes work for Neighborhood Legal Services, a private law practice collaboration with the Learning Disabilities Association of WNY concentrating on the rights of disabled students, and the Legal Aide Bureau of Buffalo.

Sean was elected to the New York State Senate in 2020, having previously served in the New York State Assembly. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2022, and 2024.

As an elected official, Sean has championed many different issues including creating a fair economy for all, protecting taxpayer dollars, lower taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, increased investment in education and housing, waterfront development, neighborhood redevelopment, and clean air and water.

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A Vision for Buffalo

A STRONG VOICE FOR BUFFALO

Sean's Priorities

Reviving downtown buffalo

Under the current administration, Downtown Buffalo is struggling. Businesses are closing, foot traffic has plummeted, and downtown is often a ghost town. Officials estimate that over 20,000 fewer office workers are coming downtown on a daily basis. In 2024, M&T Bank made the decision to end their free lunchtime downtown concert series after 54 years, and in recent months businesses like Braymiller Market and Dinosaur BBQ have closed up shop, with Osteria 166 announcing they’ll be scaling back service next month, and several other restaurants are struggling to remain open. Across America, people are looking for more than just nice-looking downtowns. Downtown should not just be a place where people work, but a place to live, shop, dine out, and seek entertainment. People want downtowns that are activated, that have unique programming, and have easy access to good schools, medical facilities, high-quality housing, and shopping options. Sean knows that our small businesses don’t get enough support from the City, and that we need to focus on creating equity for all of our commercial corridors.

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Reviving downtown buffalo

FIXING THE DAMN ROADS

After twenty years of tired leadership, Buffalo’s streets are crumbling—and residents are paying the price. From blown tires to bent rims, the cost of poor infrastructure hits families hard, whether it’s on the daily commute or in repair bills they can’t afford. Potholes and deteriorating roads don’t just damage cars—they make it dangerous for cyclists, slow down emergency response times, and make neighborhoods less walkable. As Mayor, Sean Ryan has a clear plan to fix the damn roads and invest in long-overdue infrastructure improvements—because every Buffalonian deserves safe, smooth streets and a city that works hard to improve the quality of life of its residents.

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FIXING THE DAMN ROADS

CREATING A SAFER BUFFALO

Everyone should be able to feel safe while walking around their neighborhood, no matter where they live in the city. That’s the foundation of Sean Ryan’s vision for public safety in Buffalo. As Mayor, Sean will implement a comprehensive, citywide strategy that reduces crime, builds stronger community trust, and addresses the root causes of violence. His approach focuses on clear goals, smart policing, youth engagement, and state-of-the-art technology—ensuring Buffalo becomes a safer, more just city for all. From getting illegal guns off our streets to investing in community outreach and pedestrian safety, Sean’s public safety plan is focused, data-driven, and rooted in real results.

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CREATING A SAFER BUFFALO

BUFFALO INTEGRITY FIRST: ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY

Buffalonians deserve an effective, ethical, and honest city government. After decades of the same leadership, we need to bring change to the City of Buffalo. That change must include stronger measures to root out corruption, increase transparency, and restore public integrity to city government.

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BUFFALO INTEGRITY FIRST: ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY

Getting Our Fiscal House In Order

Buffalo is in a fiscal crisis due to years of irresponsible budgeting. Sean Ryan has a plan to stabilize city finances, rebuild reserves, and improve vital city services—without burdening taxpayers unfairly

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Getting Our Fiscal House In Order
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