(WBEN Buffalo, NY) New York State Senator Sean Ryan has endorsed India Walton in the race for for Mayor of Buffalo.
Ryan, making the announcement Saturday, said, "For far too long, problems that directly impact people's lives have been ignored, and it's time for change."
This announcement coming a day after current Mayor Byron Brown's name was put back on the November ballot.
The Walton campaign sent out a news release which said in part:
Today, India Walton received the endorsement of Senator for New York State's 60th Senate District, Sean Ryan, in the race for Mayor of Buffalo.
"As we work to end the pandemic and transform our economy, Buffalo needs a leader who will address the critical needs of every neighborhood, and I am proud to endorse India Walton as the next Mayor of the City of Buffalo," Sen. Ryan said. "For far too long, problems that directly impact people's lives have been ignored, and it's time for change. We need to improve our infrastructure and housing stock to protect children from lead poisoning. We need to tackle poverty, end subsidies for wealthy developers, and make Buffalo a model city for progress. India Walton will deliver this vision, and that's why I'm supporting her on November 2nd."
Ryan, the son of a firefighter and a teacher, is a longtime champion for the working people of Western New York. Propelled by the closure of Bethlehem Steel during his senior year of high school, Ryan has pursued a career in law and politics that has always emphasized dignity and rights for low wage workers, victims of housing discrimination, children who rely on special education services, and more. As an Assemblyman and now a Senator, Ryan has fought for a fair economy, lower taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, increased investment in education, and clean air, water, and environmental protection.
"It's an honor to be endorsed by a working families champion like Senator Ryan," said Walton. "I'm excited that he, like many of our local leaders, recognizes that it is time for a change. We are a party united for working families, true public safety, ground-up economic development, strong environmental protections, permanent housing stability, and world-class public education. Together, we can build the safe, healthy Buffalo our working class families and communities need and deserve."
