About Mickey 

Michael “Mickey” Kearns is a community leader and innovator who has been elected three times to represent the more than 900,000 residents of Erie County, served six years as a New York State Assemblymember, and seven years as a Buffalo Common Councilmember. Buffalo Business First has repeatedly recognized him as one of the most influential elected officials in the region. Mickey is an experienced public servant with a proven track record of prioritizing excellent customer service, efficiency, and strong leadership.

Promises Kept

  • Streamlined Auto Bureau services by implementing appointment system
  • Personalized customer service at our Outreach Center
  • Reduced Pistol Permit wait times while handling a record influx of applications
  • Began the Clerk-on-the-Go Outreach Program to bring services to residents (Nationally recognized by the Department of State in 2019.)
  • Expanded accessibility at the auto bureaus by installing automatic”Danny’s Doors”
  • Began the Zombie Property Initiative to improve our neighborhoods
  • Enhanced services to our Veterans through expanded Thank-a-Vet Program and recognition of Purple Heart Veterans
  • Consistently delivered surplus to County taxpayers while modernizing office operations