Erie County Legislator Kevin R. Hardwick, left, is campaigning for election as Erie County comptroller. Lynne Dixon, a former county legislator and current associate deputy comptroller for Erie County, also is running to replace Stefan Mychajliw as county comptroller.
In an election year featuring history-making campaigns for Buffalo mayor and Erie County sheriff, the race to be Erie County comptroller could have become an afterthought.
Both Republican candidate Lynne Dixon and Democratic County Legislator Kevin Hardwick have accused their opponents of making self-serving political deals that restrict their ability to be truly independent financial watchdogs.
This is the back of the flyer from Lynne Dixon's campaign, made to appear as if it's a flyer from Kevin Hardwick's campaign for Erie County comptroller.Â
This is the original photo that was altered by the Lynne Dixon campaign mailer. Pictured behind Kevin Hardwick are three Democrats, from left, Assemblyman William Conrad, County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger.
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, a Republican from the City of Tonawanda, is switching parties to the Democrats. Hardwick has developed a reputation as a maverick in the Legislature, where he has served since first winning election in 2009. He was one of few legislators willing to cross the aisle to vote on key bills, and frequently frustrated his
Erie County Legislator Kevin R. Hardwick, left, is campaigning for election as Erie County comptroller. Lynne Dixon, a former county legislator and current associate deputy comptroller for Erie County, also is running to replace Stefan Mychajliw as county comptroller.
This is the back of the flyer from Lynne Dixon's campaign, made to appear as if it's a flyer from Kevin Hardwick's campaign for Erie County comptroller.Â
This is the original photo that was altered by the Lynne Dixon campaign mailer. Pictured behind Kevin Hardwick are three Democrats, from left, Assemblyman William Conrad, County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger.
