Saying it was «time for me to undertake new endeavors and spend more time with my family,» Owens» announcement came on the eve of required fundraising reports, just weeks before potential candidates would start circulating
nominating petitions ahead of a June primary.
The two marquee candidates for Buffalo mayor — incumbent Byron Brown and Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, both Democrats — filed
nominating petitions yesterday with the Erie County Board of Elections, one day
ahead of the deadline.