Many things are in motion taking us into the 2025 election for mayor of Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced his candidacy this past Saturday. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon held a major public event last week built around him assuming the role of Acting Mayor of the city. The Buffalo News this past weekend reported on criticism already flying back and forth between Ryan and Scanlon. The Erie County Democratic Committee announced the first of three candidates forums on December 5th where party committee members will have the opportunity to hear from and assess the candidates. Investigative Post recently listed fourteen potential candidates who are interested or have had their names mentioned. Let the games begin.