Candra Thomason announces candidacy for Niagara Falls City Council

[Press Release]

As a lifelong resident, former Niagara Falls City Councilwoman, Businesswoman and longtime Community Advocate, I am announcing my candidacy for Niagara Falls City Council. As a former member of the Council, I worked hard to cut unnecessary spending while fighting for quality of life services, and I now feel I need to roll up my sleeves and get back to public service. I will use the knowledge I have of business management, accounting, public relations, marketing and organization building in the public and private sector to help fix the fiscal crises we are in, and the multitude of problems facing our City.

Many residents feel ignored or forgotten by those in City Hall; My pledge to them is that they will not be ignored by me. I will work hard to get us back to a city government for the people and by the people, instead of misappropriating our tax and casino dollars. Residents I’ve spoken with feel our elected officials failed us when they let the State negotiate the last agreement with the Seneca Nation on our behalf, severely jeopardizing the future financial security of our City. There have been no significant improvements in the infrastructure, and while City residents’ taxes keep going up, many feel a significant amount of money has been spent on countless studies and impractical ventures. Few people can claim things have improved for their families, nor can they claim the value of their property has increased.

Some may think that the power and beauty of Niagara Falls end at the border of the Niagara Falls State Park. However, if you’re like me, you know that the true power and beauty of Niagara Falls lies within our people, who are our greatest assets, and it is time someone truly stands up and fights for them.

It has never been about a political affiliation to me, it is about our community and the people. The issues that our City faces transcend party lines and a fiscally sound future should be our number one priority.

I am asking for your support throughout this election and ultimately with your Vote.

Together, we can work for a better future for all of Niagara Falls.