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.
Meet SeanBuffalonians 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.
Learn MoreBuffalo 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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