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NATE McMURRAY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ERIE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

BUFFALO, NY (Feb. 1, 2023) — Today, former Grand Island Town Supervisor and two-time Democratic Congressional candidate Nate McMurray announced his bid for Erie County Executive.

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“The need for new leadership in Erie County government has never been greater,” McMurray said. “In our county alone, the Blizzard of ’22 killed 46 people, left 26,000 families without heat and power, and caused tens of thousands more to go days without food and medical care.
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Dozens of people froze to death, and countless homes sustained costly damage from high winds and burst pipes—and amidst the crisis, the County Executive was the first to point fingers in an embarrassing tirade that drew international headlines and brought shame to WNY.

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Three days before the storm hit, the County Executive assured us that he had everything under control. He was dead wrong.”

“The storm was a wakeup call and a reminder that we need change in Erie County. We have become accustomed to mediocrity, corruption, and even crisis.

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Under current County leadership, we’ve seen billions of our hard-earned dollars thrown at Hail Mary projects for mega corporations—like Tesla—which consistently fail to come even close to job creation promises despite receiving over $959 million dollars in taxpayer money.

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We have ignored poverty and blight and undermined small business. And now, the County Executive is struggling to defend his disastrous negotiation for the new Bills’ stadium, which will cost us another $850 million in taxpayer money

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—a government payout higher than every other NFL stadium deal—EVER. The County Executive negotiated from a position of weakness and fear to usurp the enthusiasm and popularity of the Buffalo Bills—a team we all love.”
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“We cannot fear change. The current County Executive has held county-wide elected office for nearly 20 years, and he’s planning to run again. These positions are not meant as lifetime appointments.

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There is nothing so spectacular in his resume to justify such an unprecedented period of leadership other than his steel grip on the apparatus of local party politics. And thus, in the spirit of democracy and open debate, I am giving the people of Erie County a choice.”

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“If the voters of Erie County give me the opportunity and privilege to lead, Erie County will change for the better—GUARANTEED. I further promise to serve no longer than two terms; to hold open town halls and listen to and respect the people;

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county government will be more welcoming and committed to humbly serving its residents—all of us! I say this with unabashed optimism and without a shed of jade. I believe in Western New York. I believe in us. Everything is possible, and it’s time to get stuff done. #GSD.”

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Nate McMurray is a civil rights attorney with the law firm, Advocates for Justice, and has years of experience in the highest levels of law and business, including senior leadership positions at Samsung and Delaware North.

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He is multilingual, an Eagle Scout, and a Fulbright Scholar with an international perspective and expert understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face in a global economy.

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Additionally, Nate served as Grand Island Town Supervisor where he oversaw multimillion dollar infrastructure projects and led the Town to achieve a record credit rating and economic surplus.

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He is also a two-time Congressional candidate endorsed by Democratic leaders across the country—including President Joe Biden—while unflinchingly fighting for progressive values and against extremism across the rural regions of Western New York.

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