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NYS AG Andrew Cuomo Endorsement

Sep-12-2009 — Citing their close partnership in improving Buffalo and building for future growth and prosperity, NYS Attorney General endorses Mayor Brown for a second term.

South Buffalo News Endorsement

Sep-04-2009 — In a front page endorsement in its September 2nd edition, the paper wrote, “Mayor Brown has created a solid foundation for moving Buffalo forward and he has built upon the opportunities that will make the city stronger and safer. The South Buffalo News believes very strongly that Mayor Brown deserves another term as Mayor of Buffalo.”

Congressman Brian Higgins Endorsement

Sep-03-2009 — Citing the Mayor's dedication and clear vision for Buffalo, Congressman Brian Higgins announced his support of Mayor Byron W. Brown for re-election as Mayor of the City of Buffalo

NARAL Pro-Choice New York Endorsement

Aug-25-2009 — In an August 21st letter, Sabrina Shulman, Political Director of NARAL Pro-Choice New York, stated, “We are pleased to officially endorse you in your campaign for re-election to the office of Mayor of Buffalo. NARAL Pro-Choice New York would like to thank you for your dedication to and support of reproductive rights issues.”

Steelworkers Endorsement

Aug-24-2009 — Frank Palombaro, Legislative Chairman of United Steelworkers, District 4, wrote in a August 20th letter to Mayor Brown, “The United Steelworkers District 4 Legislative committee is pleased to announce our official endorsement of your re-election as the Mayor of the City of Buffalo. The Steelworkers believe you share our core values of family, jobs and community and will support the issues of importance to labor and all working men and women throughout Western New York.”

PEF Endorsement

Aug-22-2009 — In a joint letter from Kevin R. Hintz, PEF Region 1 Coordinator and Barbara Rock, PEF Region 1 Political Action Committee Chair, the union leaders wrote, “After much consideration by the Region 1 Political Action Committee (PAC) as well as the PEF Statewide PAC, we are endorsing your candidacy.”

District Council 35 Endorsement

Aug-22-2009 — District Council 35, representing over 1,800 City workers, endorses Mayor Brown for Re-Election

AFSCME 264 Endorsement

Aug-22-2009 — Union Representing Over 1,000 Workers in the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and Buffalo Board of Education Highlights Mayor’s Conservative Fiscal Management and Success in Negotiating Union Contracts

Buffalo Teachers Federation Endorsement

Aug-19-2009 — In an August 18th statement, BTF President Phil Rumore stated, “We are proud to endorse Mayor Brown in the primary. [He] has established an air of civility and thoughtfulness to city government. We need more leaders like Mayor Brown who lead with sincerity, poise and intelligence, and set a positive example for our students and community.”

SEIU Local 200 United Endorsement

Aug-09-2009 — SEIU Local 200 United endorses Mayor Brown for re-election, citing Mayor’s commitment to assuring better wages, benefits and rights for workers

Building Trade Inspectors Association Local 2651 Endorses Mayor Brown for Re-Election

Jul-18-2009 — Kevin J. Fitzgerald, President of Local 2651, states "We look forward to working with you and your administration for the next four years."

Mayor Brown files Over 21,000 signatures for Re-Election

Jul-13-2009 — Mayor Brown files +21,000 Democratic signatures for re-election - ten times the amount needed. Mayor also files petitions for Independence, Conservative and Working Families Parties.

Goin' South Endorses Mayor Brown

Jul-09-2009 — South Buffalo’s most significant and largest civic organization, Goin’ South has endorsed Mayor Byron W. Brown for re-election.

AFSCME Local 650 Endorsement

Jul-07-2009 — In a July 6th letter to the Mayor, Frank Cahill Local 650 PAC Chairman and Michael F. Drennen, Local 650 President stated, 'AFSCME Local 650 is proud to endorse your candidacy for Mayor. We look forward to working with you in the future for a better Buffalo.'

Boilmakers Local #7 Endorses Mayor Brown for Re-Election

Jul-07-2009 — In endorsing the Mayor, Joseph D. Brown, Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer of Boilermakers Local # 7 stated, 'Your work for Buffalo and your past support of the rights of the working men and women of this area proves your priorities and those of the members of Boilermakers Local # 7 are one and the same.'

International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 14 Endorsement

Jun-30-2009 — Building on the momentum in his re-election effort, Mayor Brown has received the endorsement of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), Local 14

Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-24-2009 — Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council, whose 18-member unions combine to represent more than 10,000 area construction workers, has endorsed Mayor Byron W. Brown for re-election as Mayor of Buffalo.

WNY Hispanic & Friends Civic Association Endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-20-2009 — Decades Old Hispanic Group Adds to Mayor Brown's Strong Base of Support by announcing their endorsement of Mayor Brown.

Buffalo Educational Support Team (BEST) Endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-16-2009 — The 1,000-member Buffalo Educational Support Team (BEST), representing Teaching Assistants/Teacher Aides employed by the Buffalo Board of Education, has endorsed Mayor Brown for re-election.

Independence Party endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-14-2009 — Mayor Brown receives the endorsement of the Independence Party.

Conservative Party Endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-06-2009 — The Erie County Conservative Party has endorsed Mayor Byron W. Brown for re-election as Mayor of Buffalo over his Democratic primary opponent, who had also sought their endorsement.

Working Families Party Endorses Mayor Brown

Jun-06-2009 — Mayor Byron W. Brown announces that he has received the endorsement of the Western New York Chapter of the Working Families Party for his re-election as Mayor of Buffalo.

Mayor Brown Opens Re-Election Campaign HQs

May-30-2009 — Mayor Brown Opens Re-Election Campaign HQs

Mayor Brown Launches his re-election campaign

May-09-2009