Byron Brown Biography
Byron Brown is an American politician who is the 62nd and current mayor of Buffalo, New York, elected on November 8, 2005, and is the City’s first African-American mayor. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Queens, New York, United States as Byron William Brown II. Byron previously served Western New York as a member of the New York State Senate and Buffalo Common Council.
Byron was the first African-American politician elected to the New York State Senate to represent a district outside New York City as well as the first member of any minority race to represent a majority white New York State Senate district.
Byron rose to the elective office after serving in a variety of political roles. Byron began his political career performing as an aide to local representatives in several legislative bodies (Buffalo Common Council, Erie County Legislature as well as New York State Assembly) and later getting involved in a regional political organization. After several roles as a legislative aide, Byron was appointed to the Erie County cabinet-level Director of Equal Employment Opportunity post.
As both a New York State Senator and Buffalo Mayor, Byron has been closely involved in the development of the three Seneca Nation casinos that have been planned and built-in Western New York since 2002. As someone born and raised downstate who went on to become an upstate political servant, Byron has been active on the statewide political front.
Byron is a close political ally of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Byron has also been active with the National Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition in efforts to prevent gun-related crime. His plan to revitalize Buffalo by demolishing its abundant vacant buildings has drawn opposition from historic preservationists, but Byron has made the development of the Buffalo waterfront a priority.
10 Quick Facts About Byron Brown
Byron Brown Age
Byron is 63 years old as of 2021, he was born on September 24, 1958, in Queens, New York, United States as Byron William Brown II. He celebrates his birthday on September 24, every year.
Byron Brown Height
Byron stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall.
Byron Brown Education
Byron attended Public School 134 in Hollis, junior high school PS 109, and August Martin High School. Mayor Brown and his sister Andrea were the first generations in his family to go to college.
It was after his graduation from the August Martin High School, that he went to Buffalo State College, in part due to a grudging admiration for Randy Smith. While at Buffalo State College, Brown played a year of Junior Varsity basketball as a 5-foot-11-inch (1.80 m) guard.
While he had considered a potential medical career, Brown finished, in the year 1983, with a dual Bachelor of Arts in political science and journalism. He afterward completed a certificate program for senior executives in state and local government at Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of Government.
Byron Brown Family
Byron was raised in Hollis which is a southeastern neighborhood in New York City’s Queens borough. He has raised in a double that his family shared with his grandparents. His grandparents were immigrants from the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
His father rose from a job as a stock boy to one as an executive in the garment industry. As a child, he was a Boy Scout at Hollis Presbyterian Church in Queens. He was also active in the Central Queens YMCA which now called Jamaica YMCA. Thus, the identity of Byron’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Byron Brown Wife
Byron is married to his wife Michelle Austin and together they have a son, Byron III, who is referred to as Byron, Jr. by some accounts. Brown III enjoys basketball as well as has attended high-level youth basketball camps. Byron III played for City Honors School.
Byron Brown Son
Byron and his wife have a son Byron III (referred to as Byron, Jr. by some accounts) who enjoys basketball and has attended high-level youth basketball camps. Byron III played for City Honors School. On the national level, he was an unheralded point guard in the 2008 high school graduating class. Byron III went on to attend Queen City Prep in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Byron Brown Salary
Mayor Brown is one of the highest-paid employees in the city of Buffalo at $105,000.
Byron Brown Net Worth
Byron has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars – $5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Mayor of Buffalo. Through his various sources of income, Byron has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Byron Brown Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Byron Brown.
Byron Brown Wiki
- Full Names: Byron William Brown II.
- Popular As: Mayor of Buffalo.
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Mayor of Buffalo.
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Byron Brown Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 62 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Date of Birth: September 24, 1958
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York, United States
- Birthday: September 24, every year
Byron Brown Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Byron Brown Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Michelle Austin
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Byron Brown III)
Byron Brown Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million dollars – $5 million dollars
- Salary: $105,000.
- Source of Income: Mayor of Buffalo.
Byron Brown House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Byron Brown Buffalo
Speaking of his career, Brown after college, worked for Bristol-Myers for a year as a regional sales representative. This job came with a respectable salary and employee benefits such as an expense account and a company car. He was disappointed with his advancement potential in this position and as a result, he quit. He took the New York State Troopers exam before becoming Chief of staff for Buffalo Common Council President George Arthur for two years.
After that, he worked for two years under Arthur Eve, the Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly. After two years under Arthur Eve, Brown served eight years as director of the Erie County division of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This was under Erie County Executive Dennis Gorski. Byron resigned his directorship in July 1993 to run for public office.
Byron became a member of Grassroots, a political organization which was founded in 1986 by a group of block club leaders. Brown eventually served as a vice president of the Grassroots political organization.
The Ebony Magazine issue of November 1989 recognized Byron as one of the “30 Leaders of the Future” with a caption that read “Byron Brown chosen for leadership skills.” The Buffalo Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1991 honored him with the Martin Luther King, Jr Award for community service. In 1993 Byron was selected by Business First for its “40 Under Forty Honor Roll”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Byron Brown
Who is Byron Brown?
Byron is an American politician who is the 62nd and current mayor of Buffalo, New York, elected on November 8, 2005, and is the City’s first African-American mayor.
How old is Byron Brown?
Byron is 62 years old as of 2020, he was born on September 24, 1958, in Queens, New York, United States as Byron William Brown II.
How tall is Byron Brown?
Byron stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall.
Is Byron Brown married?
Byron is married to his wife Michelle Austin and together they have a son, Byron III, who is referred to as Byron, Jr. by some accounts.
How much is Byron Brown worth?
Byron has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars – $5 million dollars as of 2021.
How much does Byron Brown make?
Mayor Brown is one of the highest-paid employees in the city of Buffalo at $105,000.
Where does Byron Brown live?
Because of security reasons, Byron has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Byron Brown dead or alive?
Byron is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Byron Brown Now?
Byron is an American politician who is the 62nd and current mayor of Buffalo, New York, elected on November 8, 2005, and is the City’s first African-American mayor.
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