In a not-so surprising move, Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz announced his re-election. He announced his re-election through a video posted on YouTube:
A line to remember is when Poloncarz says that he isn't independently wealthy, but he is independent. That will be a theme during the Erie County Comptroller's race, which will surely draw plenty of attention in Western New York. Poloncarz is considered a possible contender to Republican Erie County Executive Chris Collins, who has made it known that he is targeting Poloncarz.
Poloncarz does have an opponent. That opponent was announced today and will be retired accounting executive Philip Kadet. Kadet is someone who fits the mold that the Erie County Republicans are looking for. They want more of their candidates to look like business types (i.e. look like Chris Collins) and who will run government more like a business.
Poloncarz was first elected to his post in 2005. He is a strong Democrat who is a very active campaigner. He has worked on his past races and has worked very hard on behalf of many other Democratic contenders. He is someone all Democrats and even Republicans should get behind in Erie County. He has made a difference in the county and will continue to do so when he is re-elected.
