Byron Brown’s reign at City Hall began with him balancing Buffalo’s books. That single positive has since been outweighed by the negativity associated with his poorly planned actions since obtaining the post.

            Where should we start? His possible involvement in funneling money to failed restaurants, his anti-poverty initiative that lacks any actual action plan, support to the potential economic disaster of a downtown casino, general lack of transparency and the now inevitable red-light camera installation are just some of the issues that plague Brown’s tenure.

            The icing on the cake may be allegations that Brown, a New York City native with strong ties with downstate Democrats, plans to use the mayoral post as a stepping-stone to run as Lt. Governor under Andrew Cuomo’s ticket.

            Maybe it’s for the best that he doesn’t see the process through for the long haul.

            Honorary Mention: State Senator Antoine Thompson