Local Businessman and Community Leader Russ Petrozzi Announces Run for County Legislator

Local businessman, community leader and Niagara Falls Board of Education member Russ Petrozzi today announced he will run for Niagara County Legislator this November in the 5th district. The seat is currently held by Legislator Chris Robins, who announced he will not seek re-election. Petrozzi plans to seek the Republican and Conservative lines.

“I have a long career in serving this community and I want to continue doing that as a legislator where I think I can have a significant, positive impact for the people of Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara,” said Petrozzi.  “Chris Robins is a good friend and has done a great job for our community.  I would like to continue that.”

Petrozzi is the long-time Vice President of Capitol Cleaners, a company founded by his family.  The company is long-known for its community involvement, in particular the “Coats 4 Kids” campaign it ran each year.  Petrozzi has also served on a Niagara Falls Board of Education, having first been elected in 2000. 

He has served on numerous community boards including the Niagara USA Chamber and Empower Niagara (formerly United Cerebral Palsy Association of Niagara County) and received several awards for his efforts.

“I love this community and have dedicated much of my life to trying to make it better,” said Petrozzi.  “I want to serve in the Legislature because local government is about working together to get things done, not partisanship.  Legislator Robins is a Democrat and I am a Republican but we share a very similar approach to government and the issues.”

Petrozzi said if elected he wants to explore ways to strengthen the ties between county government and localities in a way that results in equal or better services at lower costs. He also wants to be part of the county’s efforts on brownfield revitalization to turn former industrial sites back to productive use.

“As a small businessman, I know firsthand how the affordability crisis is impacting the community and the fact is we cannot ask people to keep paying more,” said Petrozzi.  “We need to look for new ways to deliver for taxpayers and we need to grow our tax base.  That has to be our focus.”

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Local Businessman and Community Leader Russ Petrozzi Announces Run for County Legislator