Russell Petrozzi
Candidate for Niagara County Legislator, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Vice president, Capitol Cleaners; Niagara Falls Board of Education member
- Lives in
- Niagara Falls
Russ Petrozzi is the longtime vice president of Capitol Cleaners, a company founded by his family, and has served on the Niagara Falls Board of Education since first being elected in 2000.
Photo: Campaign photo — Niagara Frontier Publications (submitted)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to grow tax base rather than raise costs
ReportElection 2026: Local businessman & community leader Russ Petrozzi announces run for county legislatorNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Jan 13, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“We need to look for new ways to deliver for taxpayers and we need to grow our tax base.”
Environment & parks
Supports county brownfield revitalization of former industrial sites
ReportElection 2026: Local businessman & community leader Russ Petrozzi announces run for county legislatorNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Jan 13, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“brownfield revitalization to turn former industrial sites back to productive use”
Government & transparency
Proposes closer county-local ties for cheaper services
ReportElection 2026: Local businessman & community leader Russ Petrozzi announces run for county legislatorNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Jan 13, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“strengthen the ties between county government and localities in a way that results in equal or better services at lower costs”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Russell Petrozzi on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- General Election Ballot Order: Offices and Candidates for November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Sample Ballots: General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Election 2026: Local businessman & community leader Russ Petrozzi announces run for county legislator
News coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Jan 13, 2026 · wnypapers.com
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