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North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt released a statement today confirming his candidacy for the 62nd District State Senate race.

"Public service has always been a duty I've been proud to fulfill. As a veteran, I was proud to serve my country in Operation Enduring Freedom, mentoring the Afghan National Police in Kandahar City. As a civilian, I have the great privilege of serving my community as the Chief Executive of the City of North Tonawanda. What New York State needs most are leaders who will put service to others first and foremost.

After serious considerations with my wife Meghan, I have decided to announce my candidacy to serve the people of the 62nd district in the New York State Senate. I plan to bring the values and leadership of a veteran and chief executive with me to Albany, to represent the people of Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties."

By throwing his hat in the ring, Ortt is asking to have his name put in place of State Sen. George Maziarz' name on the petition ballots for the September primaries. It is up to the executive committees of the parties whose name ends up replacing Maziarz'.

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