Who is Wyatt?

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🗳️ Vote Rasheed N.C. Wyatt for Mayor of Buffalo
Early Voting: June 14–22

Primary day: June 24, 2025

Because Buffalo is ready.


For leadership that listens. For a future that works.
For real change.

Rasheed N.C. Wyatt is a dedicated public servant and experienced financial leader campaigning to become Buffalo’s next mayor. He has over 25 years of finance experience and is committed to transparency, accountability, and long-term stability. His campaign slogan, “Wyatt for Real Change,” emphasizes his focus on fiscal responsibility and innovative governance.

Wyatt has served as the University District Council Member for over a decade, addressing challenges affecting the entire city. He believes Buffalo requires a leader who can make tough, data-driven decisions to reduce inefficiencies and stabilize the budget rather than relying solely on taxation or borrowing.

Wyatt’s impressive background includes 15 years at Marine Midland Bank (now HSBC Bank USA) in various roles, where he managed significant financial operations. Additionally, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Commissioner for Business Compliance and Audit in Newport News, Virginia, saving the city $1.5 million through targeted audits.

As President of the National Association of Urban Bankers – Buffalo Chapter, Wyatt promotes financial literacy and economic empowerment for minority business owners, helping them secure funding and develop business plans.

With a master’s degree in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in business, Wyatt aims to lead Buffalo with fiscal expertise. He envisions an operationally efficient city that provides high-quality services without overburdening residents with taxes or debt.

“The decisions we make today will shape Buffalo’s future,” Wyatt states. “We need leadership prioritizing sound financial management and putting residents first.” His candidacy represents a new direction for the city, emphasizing expertise, transparency, and a commitment to real change.

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