By Eileen Buckley
Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo teachers union is throwing its support behind Mayor Brown for his re-election bid.
Buffalo Teachers Federation president Phil Rumore announced the union's endorsement for Brown and also for County lawmaker Maria Whyte who is seeking re-election in the September primary.
Rumore points to the Mayors increase in education funding , lower property taxes and expansion of the Mayor's summer youth program as some of his accomplishments. Rumore says Brown has shown leadership during very difficult times.