Christopher Scanlon

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When you grow up in a household involved in all those previous campaigns, if nothing else, you learn by osmosis. [18]

—Christopher Scanlon

He is married to his wife Katie Scanlon (née Wopperer) and they have three children. [6] Katie works as Bingo Inspector for the City of Buffalo. [23] [24] Scanlon is Catholic. [5]

Five of his six siblings work for the City of Buffalo. [23] His brothers Brian and Patrick work for the Buffalo Fire Department, and his brothers Michael and John work for the Department of Public Works. Brian is also a restaurateur, owning Forty Thieves Kitchen & Bar in downtown Buffalo. [25] Scanlon's sister Kara works for the Buffalo Police Department. [23] Lastly, his brother Mark worked as a sergeant for the Erie County Sheriff's Office before dying in a November 2024 hunting accident. [26]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 Herbeck, Dan (April 5, 1998). "POLITICAL INSIDER WITH DAY, NIGHT JOBS OPENING SOME EYES". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Heaney, Jim (May 31, 2012). "The rap (sheet) on the Common Council". Investigative Post. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  4. Kenney, JoDee (March 12, 2023). "Exploring the history of the Irish in Buffalo". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Nice, Ed (October 1, 2024). "Christopher Scanlon To Become Acting-Mayor of Buffalo, New York". Power 93.7 WBLK. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Five questions with Chris Scanlon". Buffalo News. July 1, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  7. "Christopher P. Scanlon". Buffalo, NY. January 2, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Leitner, Mark (May 16, 2012). "Scanlon named to Common Council". WBFO. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  9. Kelly, Geoff (May 17, 2012). "The Sins of the Father". artvoice.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  10. Scanlon, Christopher (August 8, 2012). "About Chris". Christopher P. Scanlon. Archived from the original on August 8, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  11. Besecker, Aaron (May 25, 2012). "Scanlon's past includes conviction for driving while ability impaired". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  12. Terreri, Jill (September 14, 2012). "Scanlon wins primary in city's South District". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  13. Terreri, Jill (September 14, 2012). "Scanlon wins Democratic line in South Council race". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. Kelly, Geoff (March 23, 2023). "Not much change afoot for Common Council". Investigative Post. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  15. "Christopher P. Scanlon". Ballotpedia. November 7, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  16. 1 2 Ashley, Grant; Kirkpatrick, Holly (January 2, 2024). "Christopher Scanlon elected as next Buffalo Common Council president". WBFO. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  17. "With All Due Respect: Scanlon, Ellicott Development, and a Charter School". The Public. June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  18. 1 2 McCarthy, Robert J. (November 14, 2021). "Analysis: And in this corner, Chris Scanlon". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  19. Mirand, Kristen (October 15, 2024). "Who is Chris Scanlon? Buffalo's Common Council President will become the city's acting mayor". WKBW 7 News Buffalo. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  20. Rose, Susan (September 9, 2024). "No shortage of interest in becoming Buffalo's next mayor". audacy.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  21. Williams, Deidre (September 14, 2024). "City Hall insiders considering running for mayor". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  22. Zunner, Ryan (June 27, 2025). "Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon removes himself from November ballot, ending campaign". Buffalo Toronto Public Media . Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  23. 1 2 3 Kelly, Geoff (June 11, 2024). "Buffalo lawmakers' side gigs". Investigative Post. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  24. "Staff Directory • Katie Scanlon". Buffalo, NY. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  25. Schwartz, Michael (May 7, 2024). "Two Buffalo restaurants 'closed until further notice' after sudden death of co-owner". WKBW 7 News Buffalo. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  26. Veronica, Nick (November 7, 2024). "Buffalo mayor's brother dies in hunting accident". News 4 Buffalo. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
Christopher Scanlon
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63rd Mayor of Buffalo
Acting
Assumed office
October 15, 2024
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Buffalo
Acting

2024–present
Incumbent