Michael R. Smith
Candidate for Salamanca Mayor
Background
Former two-term Salamanca mayor and the city's first Native mayor, and a former radio personality in Olean and Salamanca. He heads the Salamanca Proud slate.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes using city workers to rehabilitate Salamanca houses.
Smith said Public Works employees could hang drywall during winter downtime when they are not plowing snow.
ReportSalamanca Mayoral candidate 'Smitty' dishes up chicken for Labor Day lunch for 90 city employeesNews coverage · Olean Star · Sep 5, 2026 · oleanstar.com
“One is a plan to save our housing before it deteriorates. By using city workers, we can rebuild Salamanca one house at a time.”
All sources (4)
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates nominated)
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · cattco.gov
- Sample Ballots for the 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · cattco.gov
- Sample Ballot, City of Salamanca Ward 1: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · cattco.gov
- Salamanca Mayoral candidate 'Smitty' dishes up chicken for Labor Day lunch for 90 city employees
News coverage · Olean Star · Sep 5, 2026 · oleanstar.com
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