Stonewall Democrats of Western New York  

• Currently Held Office: City of Buffalo Councilmember, Masten District 
  
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• Currently Running For: Reelection 

        

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• SDWNY Endorsements Received: None. 
  
• SDWNY Endorsements Interviews:  None. Councilmember Smith has never sought the endorsement of SDWNY, nor held a public position which supported the civil rights of LGBTQ people. 
  

Of Note:

 Councilmember Smith actively worked against the passage of domestic partnership legislation for the City of Buffalo in 2010. The legislation, which passed with Smith as the only dissenting vote, established a domestic partnership registry for the City of Buffalo, and extended partner benefits to all city employees in registered, same-sex partnerships. Mayor Byron Brown refused to sign the legislation into law; however, the legislation was passed with a veto-proof majority which allowed its passage. 

In 2011, Smith endorsed Republican candidate Christopher Jacobs for Erie County Clerk, over the pro-equality Democratic candidate, Maria R. Whyte. 

Sources: The Buffalo News: "City gives benefits to couples of same sex" (03/31/10)

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