Buffalo's longest-serving mayor, Byron Brown, announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his position in a few weeks to take on a new role as the president and chief executive of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. Brown, a Democrat, has been the mayor of Buffalo for nearly two decades and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the city.
At a news conference, Brown highlighted his decision to transition to a new role alongside his wife, Michelle. He will be receiving an annual salary of $295,000 in his new position, a significant increase from his current mayoral salary of $178,500.
