Geoffrey M. Szymanski
Republican · NY
Geoffrey M. Szymanski previously served as mayor of Lackawanna and as a city council member. Erie County appointed him director of workforce development in 2020.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Filed a second lawsuit, paid for with city money, to keep council candidate Mohammed Albanna off the ballot over a past federal conviction. A judge had thrown out his first filing for late paperwork.
October 6, 2017
Source: spectrumlocalnews.com
Vetoed a city council ordinance to hire outside lawyers for the council. He said the city's three staff lawyers made a $25,000 cost unjustified. The council overrode the veto 4-0.
January 9, 2017
Source: lackawannany.gov
Declared a state of emergency in Lackawanna during the fire at the former Bethlehem Steel plant. He ordered Bethlehem Park residents to leave their homes.
November 10, 2016
Source: btpm.org
Vetoed the whole city budget passed by the Lackawanna City Council. He said its $210,000 in police and fire overtime savings were not realistic. The council overrode the veto 5-0.
June 27, 2013
Source: lackawannany.gov
Past race Geoffrey M. Szymanski ran in:
- State Senator, District 63 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 63; New York