Let's Talk Taxes..  As I talk to our residents, TAXES are a topic of conversation. Please watch my video below where I talk about how our taxes have been going up and how I plan to fix this.  As I keep going door to door and meeting you the reception and feedback has been extraordinary. Your message to me is clear, you want a Mayor who brings honesty, integrity, and transparency to the office. I will do just that.  Thank you!

My Community Service began 3 decades ago when I had a strong desire to give back to the community I love. I believe in community and I believe in serving our community. I have served the city I love for over 30 years helping people and organizations that need assistance. I believe the mayors office should be run with integrity, honesty, and professionalism. I look forward to the challenge. To see more about my community service, view the Community Gallery . Community Service Rockin' with Santa  Founder  Gateway Harbor  Served as Concert Chair Kid's Fishing Derby  Founder THS Foundation Board President Chamber of Commerce  20 Year Member Elk's Lodge #860  Served as Trustee Boys & Girls Club  Served on Board Exchange Club  Served as President for 3 Years

John's Priorities   Stabilize Taxes Continuously  Address Sewers and Flooding in our City Initiate More Economic Development and Growth Organize a Homeless Outreach Program Adjust Overnight Parking Restrictions Create a Mayor's Literacy Program for Children in our City Unify Communication between Mayor and ALL City Counci l 1. Taxes  I am going to hold the line on taxes with the goal of lowering taxes throughout my tenure. I am going to accomplish this by evaluating how our tax dollars are spent and how we can increase revenue. As revenue goes up, taxes go down. Revenue is generated through bringing new businesses to the city, new houses on the tax rolls, and an increase in tourism. We can also offset costs through grants that can be applied to infrastructure and city projects.  2. Sewers and Flooding  To address the sewers and flooding we have to work in accordance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regulations. I have w...

Character counts and people in our community know John White has a caring and good one. From creating and organizing Rockin' with Santa and the Kids Fishing Derby, we see that John has a giving heart. These are just 2 community service events that shows John's compassion for our our community.  Read what people have to say about John White...

I visited the City of Tonawanda Public Library a couple weeks and we are so lucky to have such a nice library within our city. We all have an obligation to our children and we must ensure they can keep reading and learning by maintaining access to our library, especially during these trying times with Covid concerns. One of my goals and commitment as Mayor, will be to set up a Mayor's Literacy Program for the children of our city to encourage reading and make it a fun and enjoyable experience. The newly created Mayor's Literacy Program will encourage our City's youth to read throughout the summer. Books will be provided or books can be checked out through the library on Main Street. Each participant will earn a Mayor's "Super Reader!" Diploma and be entered for a chance to win some fun prizes.  Sincerely, John L. White Your next Mayor

My name is John White and I am your next Mayor. I met with residents throughout the City of Tonawanda and have listened to your feedback and your concerns. I heard what matters most to you in our community and your passions have become my passions.  I wanted to share a few of my commitments to you:  I commit to being your full-time Mayor. My office will be readily accessible and responsive to you.  I commit to working with, not AGAINST the Common Council.  I commit to serving our residents with respect and dignity.  I commit to creating a Mayor's Literacy Program to encourage our City's youth to read throughout the summer. Books will be provided or books can be checked out through the library on Main Street. Each participant will earn a Mayor's "Super Reader!" Diploma and be entered for a chance to win some fun prizes.  I commit to listening to learn from our department heads and working together to resolve issues, promote progress, and providing exceptiona...