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By: Staff Reporter

The Mayor of North Tonawanda, Arthur Pappas, released a statement on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021, announcing that he would not seek re-election for mayor. The full statement is included below:

To residents of North Tonawanda:

This is my formal announcement that I will not be seeking re-election during this year’s upcoming election cycle.

I have always been proud of my contributions to my community through teaching, youth programs, as a school board member, among many other volunteer activities, but there was a time to move on from each of those positions and now it’s time to move on from the office of Mayor.  I am just as proud of the accomplishments we as North Tonawandans have made during my tenure.  I am able to walk away knowing economic development, despite a pandemic, is progressing well.  All of the city departments are functioning efficiently for the residents of North Tonawanda.  

Again, despite a pandemic and recession, tax increases are minimal compared to other small cities all across the state.  I am happy to be able to leave office, knowing the residents of North Tonawanda have been well represented with an open-door policy and can enjoy a high quality of life.  I am confident and happy to say my successor will have a smooth and easy transition into the role as Mayor thanks to all WE (Mayor, council, city employees, business owners, and citizens) have achieved as we enter my 7^th year as Mayor of our great city.  I am looking forward to the next challenge as I hope to remain active in our community.