032415 Francine DelMonte-Chair Niagara USA Development Corporation

For the first time in a long time, all three cities in Niagara County are having a mayor's race.

In Lockport, the folks there, are discussing the first announced candidate to run against the incumbent Mayor, Anne E. McCaffrey. Michael J. Pillot, a retired policeman who lost races for mayor of Lockport in 2007 and 2011, is trying again. It's still early so there may be others.

In North Tonawanda, people seem to be a little more tight lipped about a run against the incumbent mayor.

North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas is still on his political honeymoon.

Before becoming mayor, Pappas was on the North Tonawanda School Board for 17 years, including a decade as its president.

He was handily elected last November to fill the seat of alderman-at-large following the sudden death of Robert Clark, but after just two weeks as alderman he was tapped to become mayor when then Mayor Ortt resigned to become state senator.

Back at home we are starting to see how this year's campaign is shaping up. Alicia Laible, former Democrat City Committee Chairperson here in Niagara Falls is announcing her 2nd bid to run for Niagara Falls city Council.

Like it or not, the Modern Diposal contract is good for five years, this is no longer about Modern, this is about the city managing this service in a way that it is adequate, fair and cost-effective.

Now let's get to our guest former assemblywoman and now chairman of the board of USA Niagara development Corporation Francine DelMonte.