Jonathan Rivera
Jonathan D. Rivera is the Assemblymember for New York State’s 149th Assembly District, representing parts of the cities of Buffalo and Lackawanna, the town of Hamburg including the villages of Blasdell and Hamburg, and the hamlet of Lake View. He is a life-long resident of Buffalo, where he resides with his daughter, Ana. Growing up as the son of a police officer and teacher aide, his family demonstrated the value and honor of serving the community.
“When a school district is facing financial instability, internal conflict, allegations of misconduct, and concerns raised by its own elected board members, the status quo is no longer acceptable. The public has every right to demand transparency and accountability.”
(Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov)) “A State Monitor will help ensure that decisions are made transparently, that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly, and that the focus returns to where it belongs, which is the classroom.”
(Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov)) “We need stability and we need leadership that puts students ahead of politics and controversy. This legislation will help us begin rebuilding trust and creating a stronger future for the Buffalo Public Schools.”
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