Anthony Nanula
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Anthony Nanula is a political leader and businessman in Buffalo, New York
. He has served as a state senator
and city comptroller
.
Nanula, a local businessman, was elected in a 1994 special election to serve in the State Senate, succeeding Anthony Masiello
who resigned from the Senate to become Buffalo's mayor. Nanula, who self funded his campaign, was elected to be state senator for parts of Buffalo and Tonawanda and all of Niagara Falls
and Grand Island
. He was reelected to the State Senate three times. During his Senate career he flirted with a statewide bid for lieutenant governor
in 1998, but decided against the Democratic primary for the post. He did indicate that he was interested in running for state comptroller if the position became available.
While serving in the Senate, he served as the Assistant Minority Leader for Policy and Administration, as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Insurance Committee, as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee, and as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Committee. He is the second freshmen senator to be appointed to the Senate Finance Committee and he was a member of the Senate Rules Committee.
In 1999, Nanula ran for the open position of Buffalo City Comptroller, when the incumbent, Joel Giambra, stepped down to run for Erie County Executive. During his campaign, Nanula was criticized by opponents for wanting the position in order to better his credentials to run for state comptroller. Nanula was elected defeating Common Council Minority Leader Kevin Helfer.
During his tenure as city comptroller, it was reported that Buffalo lost $93 million in city funds, which caused a fiscal crisis in the city. Nanula was criticized for being absent from City Hall frequently to attend political events around New York State.
In 2001 and 2002, after State Comptroller Carl McCall
launched a campaign for governor
, Nanula announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Comptroller. Nanula campaigned around the state and then dropped out of the race before the primary and endorsed former New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi
.
After Hevesi was elected state comptroller, he appointed Nanula as a deputy state comptroller. Nanula resigned from his city post to accept the state post. As a deputy state comptroller, Nanula was responsible for advising local governments on financial issues and for upstate economic development policy.
Nanula has since resigned as deputy state comptroller and is now in private business in Buffalo.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. He has served as a state senator
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
and city comptroller
Comptroller
A comptroller is a management level position responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of an organization.In British government, the Comptroller General or Comptroller and Auditor General is in most countries the external auditor of the budget execution of the...
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Nanula, a local businessman, was elected in a 1994 special election to serve in the State Senate, succeeding Anthony Masiello
Anthony Masiello
Anthony M. Masiello was mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1994 to 2005. Prior to being mayor, he served as a New York State Senator.-Personal and Educational Background:...
who resigned from the Senate to become Buffalo's mayor. Nanula, who self funded his campaign, was elected to be state senator for parts of Buffalo and Tonawanda and all of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they...
and Grand Island
Grand Island, New York
Grand Island is a town and an island in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 census, the town population is 20,374. This represents an increase of 9.41% from the 2000 census figure . The current town name derives from the French name La Grande Île, as Grand Island is the largest island in...
. He was reelected to the State Senate three times. During his Senate career he flirted with a statewide bid for lieutenant governor
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
in 1998, but decided against the Democratic primary for the post. He did indicate that he was interested in running for state comptroller if the position became available.
While serving in the Senate, he served as the Assistant Minority Leader for Policy and Administration, as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Insurance Committee, as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee, and as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Committee. He is the second freshmen senator to be appointed to the Senate Finance Committee and he was a member of the Senate Rules Committee.
In 1999, Nanula ran for the open position of Buffalo City Comptroller, when the incumbent, Joel Giambra, stepped down to run for Erie County Executive. During his campaign, Nanula was criticized by opponents for wanting the position in order to better his credentials to run for state comptroller. Nanula was elected defeating Common Council Minority Leader Kevin Helfer.
During his tenure as city comptroller, it was reported that Buffalo lost $93 million in city funds, which caused a fiscal crisis in the city. Nanula was criticized for being absent from City Hall frequently to attend political events around New York State.
In 2001 and 2002, after State Comptroller Carl McCall
Carl McCall
Herman Carl McCall is a former Comptroller of New York State and was the Democratic candidate for state governor in 2002. He is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for numerous corporations. He received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth...
launched a campaign for governor
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
, Nanula announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Comptroller. Nanula campaigned around the state and then dropped out of the race before the primary and endorsed former New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi
Alan Hevesi
Alan G. Hevesi is a Democratic politician whoserved as a New York State Assemblyman from 1971 to 1993, as Comptroller of the City of New York from 1994 to 2001, and as State Comptroller for the State of New York from 2003 to 2006...
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After Hevesi was elected state comptroller, he appointed Nanula as a deputy state comptroller. Nanula resigned from his city post to accept the state post. As a deputy state comptroller, Nanula was responsible for advising local governments on financial issues and for upstate economic development policy.
Nanula has since resigned as deputy state comptroller and is now in private business in Buffalo.