News From the Campaign
Not On the Same Page
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…
Podcast Interview at Buffalo Rising
If you like podcasts, take a listen at this jam-packed interview with JM Reed at Buffalo Rising, who did a brilliant job of curating…
The Importance of Art
There’s no understating the importance of Art in our communities. I have a track record of centering creatives, by fostering more spaces and unique…
Hardworking . . .
I pulled this photo from the archive to recognize the hardest working, most passionate, and most determined mother I know. She always shows up…
Restore Humboldt Parkway!
There is only one Mayoral candidate determined to Restore Humboldt Parkway and to remove the highway from the East Side. If you agree it…
My Response to the Mayor’s Budget
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…
The Scarlet Letter: “F”
FRAUD. Defined by Webster as, “willful deception intended to result in financial or personal gain”. In reality, in the court of law, there is…
It’s not JUST a campaign sign!
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….
We Did It!
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…
Mickey & Jordan
Mickey and Jordan were the personification of authenticity, artistry, and care for community. Their example inspires us to do more, to support one another,…
It’s Petition Time!
Frustrated by the state of the world? Our country? Get outside, hit the streets, talk to your neighbors! Get people engaged locally! Help my…
Everything But The Glue
My reflections on the ECDC mayoral forum: I was not on stage. I was watching from the audience. I was not participating, I sat…
Do Good Locally
Channel your anger to do good locally. We can make a difference here on the local level. We can work together to creatively solve…
No To Police Training Facility
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…
The chess match of our local political machine!
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…
Building & Working Together
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…
A Win for the Community!
Judge Colaiacovo announced today that work on the Kensington Expressway Tunnel WILL not proceed. The New York State Department of Transportation did not conduct…
Stop All Demolition
We need a moratorium on demolition in the City of Buffalo. As our city struggles with finances, we need to be more innovative and…
Base Hits, Not Home Runs!
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…
The Circular Economy
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…
Issues of Importance
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…
Can We Join You?
Block Clubs, Neighborhood Associations, Taxpayer Associations, Community Organizations, and Business Associations throughout the City are making it happen. They are supporting business, improving neighborhoods,…
Thanks for your support!
I want to thank my family, friends, supporters, employees, and neighbors for coming out to support my candidacy for Mayor fo Buffalo! Additionally, I…
An Immense, Untapped Resource
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…
Photo Shoot
During the founding years of Buffalo ReUse (18 years ago now), I had a photo shoot with the New York Times Magazine and it…
A campaign focused on community engagement
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…
News From the Campaign
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