Mark Supples

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Mark Supples

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Republican Party, Conservative Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Mark Supples (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for election to the Buffalo Common Council to represent Niagara District in New York. Supples lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Supples completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Supples also cross-filed to run on the Independence and Conservative party tickets in 2019.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Buffalo, New York (2019)

General election

General election for Buffalo Common Council Niagara District

Incumbent David Rivera defeated Mark Supples and Charles Tarr in the general election for Buffalo Common Council Niagara District on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Rivera (D / Independence Party)	76.2	2,967
	Submit photo	Mark Supples (R / Conservative Party)	19.0	740
	Submit photo	Charles Tarr (G)	4.8	185

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for Buffalo Common Council Niagara District.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bernice Radle (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mark Supples advanced from the Republican primary for Buffalo Common Council Niagara District.

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Charles Tarr advanced from the Green primary for Buffalo Common Council Niagara District.

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Mark Supples completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Supples' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Revise the tax reassessment process to help support longtime working class homeowners. 2.Work to make city government transparent and open to public inspection. 3.Have the Common Council become a conduit to help constituents access all the city services that might help them.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Development and gentrification must be controlled to benefit all the citizens of the district.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my dad. He worked two full time jobs to benefit his family while still working for the community as a whole.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

To Kill A Mockingbird is a great book about doing the right,just and moral thing for your community,despite any obstacles that may be in your way.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty,sincerity,empathy and dogged determination.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

In my previous career,my success was mostly due to the people I surrounded myself with.And nobody worked harder me.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Responding to constituents concerns in a timely manner.Doing the research in the community to assess the opinions of the concerned and then translating those concerns into action.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like people to remember how much I loved my community and how I tried my hardest to leave my city a better place.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember JFK being elected and the enthusiasm of the Buffalonians that their future looked so great.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had a huge paper route(1200 papers!)when I was twelve.I hired two friends to help me and we had that route for two years.

What happened on your most awkward date?

I forgot my money and had to have my date pay for the movie and popcorn.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Thanksgiving,which is a long tradition at our house.We have friends,family,and a bunch of people who can’t make it back to their hometown.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I read about 50 books a year and couldn’t possibly pick a favorite.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Homer Simpson

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Two paintings by Jack Drummer,a local legend who never gave up on his vision.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Ocean Eyes by Billy Eilish

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Having to work so hard to provide for my family while having to forego committing to more idealistic pursuits.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Common Council writes all new laws for the city. In these rapidly changing times it is a great responsibility and a tremendous opportunity

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

To be able to debate cordially and be a consensus builder among the 8 other council persons.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

You have to worry about the little things that are so important to your constituents.When your garbage doesn’t get picked up,it is important to you,and I should treat it that way.

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