Buffalo, NY – Late this morning the Executive Committee of the Independence Party endorsed and authorized Senator Bill Stachowski to run on their ballot line. In overruling the nomination of Legislator Tim Kennedy by the local party, the Independence Party executive committee made a clear choice to support an independent candidate beholden to no one but his constituents.

Said Senator Stachowski “I’m honored to receive this important endorsement. Thousands of Western New Yorkers look to the Independence Party to choose qualified candidates whose legislative efforts put their constituents first. In overruling the decision of Erie County Independence Party Chair Sandy Rosenswie, State Chairman MacKay has sent a strong message; quid pro quo deals aren’t how you win nominations.”

Rosenswie received a county job earlier this year after legislator Tim Kennedy abandoned his Democratic colleagues to participate in a coup d'état against the Democratic majority in the County Legislature.

Stachowski was able to receive the endorsement after a local Independence candidate declined his nomination. A committee to fill vacancies chose to have Senator Stachowski replace the vacating candidate, after learning of Independence support for Senator Stachowski.