Michael Gainer

We need to get on the same page with scheduling to ensure that next year and in the future, we don’t have competition amongst large city-wide festivals. I’m fairly confident we have … Read more

There is only one Mayoral candidate determined to Restore Humboldt Parkway and to remove the highway from the East Side. If you agree it was a mistake to build the highway in … Read more

Hello Friends and Supporters! It’s been an interesting and emotionally charged week! I began my week in State Supreme Court, with Senator Ryan challenging my Democratic nominating petition and succeeding in removing me from the … Read more

FRAUD. Defined by Webster as, “willful deception intended to result in financial or personal gain”. In reality, in the court of law, there is no lesser word attributed to a simple mistake … Read more

The Sunflowers represent the resilience of our City, of our people! For the past two years, we’ve been planting Sunflower fields on Jefferson Avenue. Sunflowers are hearty, resilient flowers. They can grow … Read more

We did it! I’m thrilled to share that my nominating petitions have survived the challenge process and I will remain on the ballot for the Democratic primary in the race to be … Read more

Mickey and Jordan were the personification of authenticity, artistry, and care for community. Their example inspires us to do more, to support one another, to take action in our community, to lead … Read more

Frustrated by the state of the world? Our country? Get outside, hit the streets, talk to your neighbors! Get people engaged locally! Help my campaign collect signatures to get on the ballot … Read more

My reflections on the ECDC mayoral forum: I was not on stage. I was watching from the audience. I was not participating, I sat passive. I watched, listened, desperately attempting to set … Read more

Channel your anger to do good locally. We can make a difference here on the local level. We can work together to creatively solve problems; to defend and protect our friends and … Read more

Common Council has made this move without any community input, but that’s not going to stop us from speaking out! Here are two ways you can make your voice heard: We’ll continue … Read more

Perhaps you’ve noticed some trends in local politics. I notice! My friends and neighbors notice. My fellow advocates and organizers notice. We do not need to accept these tactics as the unfortunate … Read more

Back in 2012, we had an idea…Let’s bring together creative people, with creative ideas, to create a space for supporting entrepreneurship and small business development. The theory was that starting a new … Read more

Judge Colaiacovo announced today that work on the Kensington Expressway Tunnel WILL not proceed. The New York State Department of Transportation did not conduct a thorough environmental review! This decision is a … Read more

We need a moratorium on demolition in the City of Buffalo. As our city struggles with finances, we need to be more innovative and proactive with policy and code enforcement. Demolition should … Read more

It should be clear to everyone who attended yesterday’s Public Meeting on the Braymiller Market, that downtown residents do not want Braymiller’s Market to be the temporary home for Buffalo Police B … Read more

For two decades, my team at Buffalo ReUse and ReUse Action has focused on creating economic activity from our waste stream. We’ve created new job opportunities, opened reuse stores, trained young people, … Read more

Local politics shouldn’t be about loyalty to a party, it should be an all out effort to support people and unify our communities, in the best interest of our City and ALL … Read more

Block Clubs, Neighborhood Associations, Taxpayer Associations, Community Organizations, and Business Associations throughout the City are making it happen. They are supporting business, improving neighborhoods, and engaging residents every day. Can we join … Read more

I want to thank my family, friends, supporters, employees, and neighbors for coming out to support my candidacy for Mayor fo Buffalo! Additionally, I want to thank everyone for sharing their ideas … Read more

Every day for the past few weeks, since committing in my mind I’d be running for Mayor of the City of Buffalo, I wake up with something nagging at my consciousness. A … Read more

During the founding years of Buffalo ReUse (18 years ago now), I had a photo shoot with the New York Times Magazine and it was a hoot. The first photo shoot of … Read more

Media Contact: Michael Gainer, 716-949-0900 Buffalo, NY: Supporters, friends, neighbors, and members of the media are invited to attend the Campaign Announcement to launch Michael Gainer’s candidacy to be the next Mayor of Buffalo. … Read more

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