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Sean Ryan
Mayor2026-2029
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Top issues during term (3)(Environment)
medium↑Aug 2026[62]
environmental contamination
Property values and development plans in the nine affected towns could take a hit if contamination is found.
medium↑Nov 2026[18]
City Fleet Electrification Proposal
EV maintenance runs about $330/year versus $949 for gas vehicles, and state voucher and DERA grants can offset higher upfront purchase prices.
medium↑Nov 2026[10]
Bulk trash collection reduction dispute
Reduced collection frequency could affect service levels residents receive; no dollar figure was given.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Ryan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved9-0Oct 27, 2026
26-000771 Contract COB & Regional Environmental Demo 954 Sycamore 10/27/26 CC
approved9-0Oct 27, 2026
26-000772 Contract COB & Regional Environmental 336 Massachusetts Demo 10/27/26 CC
approved9-0Oct 27, 2026
26-000774 Contract COB & Regional Environmental 2 Wyandotte Demo 10/27/26 CC
approved8-0Oct 20, 2026
26-000771 - Contract COB & Regional Environmental Demo 954 Sycamore
approved8-0Oct 20, 2026
26-000772 - Contract COB & Regional Environmental 336 Massachusetts Demo
approved8-0Oct 20, 2026
26-000774 - Contract COB & Regional Environmental 2 Wyandotte Demo
In the news (10)
WGRZ Channel 2 Buffalo - Local NewsNov 9, 2026
Ryan Administration pitches snow plan during Council committee meeting
WGRZ Channel 2 Buffalo - Local NewsNov 3, 2026
Buffalo Mayor Ryan proposes $94 billion capital budget for 2027
Buffalo Toronto Public Media (WBFO/WNED) - LocalNov 2, 2026
Mayor Ryan proposes $94M Buffalo capital budget for 2027
WIVB News 4 Buffalo - Buffalo NewsNov 2, 2026
Mayor Ryan proposes $94M capital budget to rebuild Buffalo
Buffalo Toronto Public Media (WBFO/WNED) - LocalOct 22, 2026
More money, more plows: Ryan announces winter snow plan for Buffalo
WGRZ Channel 2 Buffalo - Local NewsOct 20, 2026
Ryan administration seeks $20 Million loan for Buffalo building repairs
WGRZ Channel 2 Buffalo - Local NewsOct 15, 2026
Ryan Administration still seeks agreement on foundation funding to assist city finances; council questions past statements
WGRZ Channel 2 Buffalo - Local NewsOct 14, 2026
Zach Bryan announces Highmark Stadium concert
Buffalo Toronto Public Media (WBFO/WNED) - LocalOct 7, 2026
Mayor Ryan announces lawsuit aiming to halt Seneca Nation development along Buffalo River
WKBW 7 News Buffalo - BuffaloSep 28, 2026