Senator Marc Panepinto Sworn Into Public Office in Front of Two Hundred at District Ceremony

Senator Mark Panepinto, his wife, Catherine Nugent Panepinto, and their three daughters post swearing in

At 1:30p.m. today, Senator Marc Panepinto was sworn into office at the Erie County Clerk’s Office, Supreme Court Room. In a ceremony in front of over two hundred supporters – which included elected officials, labor leaders, small business owners, community leaders, friends and family – Senator Panepinto spoke about his call to public service, his commitment to serving working families, and his eagerness to hit the ground running in Albany.

“I am going to take on issues that matter to the people of Western New York. When it comes to jobs and economic development, I will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage. When it comes to social justice, I will fight to finally pass the full Women’s Equality Agenda. When it comes to our public schools, I'll stand up to the special interests trying to undermine our public schools and make sure our kids are given the tools they need to succeed. Whatever the issue may be, I believe that we need a government that is accountable to the people of this state and that is how I will lead my first term in public office.” – Senator Marc Panepinto

Among the crowd of supporters were the following dignitaries:

Mayor Byron Brown

Senator Tim Kennedy

Assemblyman Sean Ryan

David Rivera – Niagara District Councilmember

Mike LoCurto – Delware District Councilmember

Jeremy Zellner – Erie County Democratic Chair

Anthony Caruana – Town of Tonawanda Supervisor

Peter Savage III – Erie County Legislator

Betty Jean Grant – Erie County Legislator

Len Lenihan – Erie County Legislator

Dan Crangle – Town of Tonawanda Councilmember

Paul Takasz – Former Assemblymember

Marc Coppola – Former Senator

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Senator Panepinto represents the 60th Senate District, which includes parts of the City of Buffalo as well as communities in both the Northtowns and the Southtowns of Western New York.