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CEDRIC M. HOLLOWAY FOR ELLICOTT DISTRICT

We proudly endorse Cedric M. Holloway for Ellicott District Council Member because he cares about the district, it’s people and wants the opportunity to strengthen the community.

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Cedric is a leader who is vested in community, progress, growth and understands the importance of not only protecting and giving back but also including our most precious members who often go unnoticed , the youth.

Holloway is solid candidate from the district who is truly for the district. Born and raised on Johnson Street in the Ellicott District, he is the proud son of well known community warrior, the late Johnnie B. Wiley and Lovenia Holloway. He is a graduate of the Buffalo Public School system as well as the Buffalo Police Academy and continued his formal education at Howard University and State University of NY at Buffalo earning his Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies. He retired after 33 years in law enforcement.

Like his father, Holloway is a stanch advocate for the youth. Twenty years ago he founded the Omega Mentoring Program, a youth mentorship program focusing on self-love, selfknowledge, self-development and spiritual development .

India Walton For Masten District

We proudly endorse India Walton for Masten District Council Woman. India is qualified and ready to meet the challenge. She represents what Masten has long needed - a no-strings, independent advocate with a strong sense of justice and a real desire to serve; an uncompromising young leader who will speak truth to power and has the courage to “do the right thing” for her constituency. A single mother, a Registered Nurse and community advocate for years, India is empathetic, compassionate, and sensitive to people’s needs yet fearless in her convictions.

We endorse her because she has a proven track record of community work and service. We support her because she is not just thinking about politics but people, first.

India was crusading and campaigning against racial disparities in health and housing, food and economic development on the east side long before this primary. She had a plan for the East Side community, which has been largely ignored and left behind for decades. And she has a plan to begin to turn things around now.

Her platform reflects her desire for better jobs ,schools, environmental justice and more opportunities and significant economic growth for those who have been left behind. India, is no stranger to elections, nor to our support.

She was resilient and remained focused despite the slings and arrows of vicious personal attacks and dirty politics marked by lies and slander during the 2021 mayoral. She did not reciprocate. The average person would have left this city after the election. India Walton stood strong and did not lose her focus. She dug in. Bought a house in Masten for herself and her family. She kept her eyes on the prize . She kept planning and preparing to serve. Although she did not win the November election for mayor she did win in a few council districts.

One of those districts was Masten, which she won in both the primary and the general. India is a national symbol of progressive politics. She has been mentored by some of the country’s most progressive political minds and she’s ready to put all that she has learned to work for Masten, her people and this city.

But the powers that be don't want change and are doing all they can to keep her out of Ciy Hall.

We’re urging the voters of Masten to make sure she gets there by going to the polls and voting for India Walton!

Vote early June 17-25 or vote on Primary Election Day Tuesday, June 27. See you at the polls!

RASHEED N.C. WYATT FOR UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

University District Councilmember Rasheed N.C. Wyatt is seeking his third term in office this year and we proudly support the councilman’s bid for re-election.

Council Member Wyatt has a huge and diverse district. But there is more to University than Bailey Avenue, and many of the district’s homeowners are pleased with Wyatt’s sense of community engagement and efforts to empower local businesses.

We have watched him over the years and are equally impressed especially with his ability to stand his ground and maintain his independence in City Hall , even though he’s sometimes suffered retaliation because of it.

Most recently he introduced a resolution asking the state to reintroduce the eviction moratorium because of the difficult economic , specifically pertaining to tenants living in 14215.

He pushed hard against the school zone speed cameras program a few years ago that was seen by many not only in University, but across the city, as a money grab. Those efforts found him on the bad side of the administration.

He has called for a Citizens Review Board with Subpoena Power to combat Police misconduct. And he was one of the few Black elected officials who stepped out in support of India’ Walton’s. historic bid in the last mayoral race.

His independence and willingness to push back in order to deliver to his constituents, is admirable. He’s a mentor and example to a great core of young people around him. He’s knowledgeable and caring; hard working and accessible .

This weekend, the much anticipated University United Festival takes place. One of the largest festivals in the city, which he founded, is in its 9th year.

Rasheed Wyatt is a leader who deserves another term, and your vote! Join us in supporting him!

Vote early June 17-25 or vote on Primary Election Day Tuesday, June 27.

During his campaign, he made a pledge to serve full term if elected and challenged his opponents to do the same. He is a proactive citizen, and more than ready to take the reins as current District Councilman Darius Pridgen steps down from the position this fall.

The president of his fraternity Omega Psi Phi, Phi Omega Chapter, he donates his time and talents to support the Buffalo community by hosting domestic violence workshops, food giveaways, blood drives , and other scholarship events.

Throughout his remarkable career, Cedric has received numerous awards that give an indication of his love for his community .

Cedric's Plan for Ellicott District Residents Includes: Removal, and Road Repairs; being Transparent & Inclusive in City Spending; providing Access to meaningful employment for youth aged 16-24 who are not enrolled in school and do not have a job to boost our economy and reduce crime; increase workforce for our youth; and increase resources for Homeowners and Small Businesses.

Please join us in supporting Cedric Holloway for Ellicott District Council Member! Vote early June 17-25 or vote on Primary Election Day Tuesday, June 27.

See you at the polls! EARLY

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