The Gist
Erie County Clerk

Michael P. Kearns

Candidate for Erie County Clerk

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Erie County Clerk
Campaign website
mickeykearns.com

Erie County Clerk, elected three times countywide; previously served six years in the New York State Assembly and seven years on the Buffalo Common Council.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Led faster processing of pistol permit applications.

    About Mickey

    Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com

    “Reduced Pistol Permit wait times while handling a record influx of applications”
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Housing

  • Led a clerk's office initiative on vacant zombie properties.

    The campaign site describes a Foreclosure ALERT program aimed at identifying and preventing vacant and abandoned properties.

    About Mickey

    Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com

    “Began the Zombie Property Initiative to improve our neighborhoods”
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Government & transparency

  • Led an appointment system for county auto bureaus.

    His campaign site also says he expanded auto bureau hours, including Saturday hours at two locations.

    About Mickey

    Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com

    “Streamlined Auto Bureau services by implementing appointment system”
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