STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CHRIS SCANLON ON SEAN RYAN’S RECKLESS BUDGET PROPOSAL

Mayor Chris Scalon

“It’s laughable that Sean Ryan would put forward such a reckless and thoughtless proposal to burden Buffalo taxpayers with even more debt. For months, he’s criticized — and actively attempted to sabotage — my responsible, forward-thinking plans as ‘gimmicks.’ Yet now, his big idea is the ultimate gimmick: borrowing tens of millions of dollars on the city credit card and leaving hardworking families to pay the interest for years to come.

The fact that Sean Ryan believes more debt is the solution shows just how dangerously out of touch he is. Buffalo needs serious, thoughtful leadership — not irresponsible, politically motivated ideas that mortgage our future. Based on his only real proposal to date, it’s clear Sean Ryan is not fit to lead Buffalo.”