Video of announcement/Mike Pettinella
By Mike Pettinella
For Video News Service
Byron Brown, the mayor of Buffalo since 2006, has been offered the job of president and chief executive officer of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (City of Buffalo photo)
The board of directors of the public benefit company at 4:29 p.m. today announced that it will be negotiating with Brown on a contract to replace Henry Wojtaszek, who will be leaving the corporation at the end of the year.
No starting date nor salary was disclosed.
Directors met in executive session for nearly 5 1/2 hours today interviewing Brown and another candidate. Personnel Committee Chairman Elliott Winter (Niagara County) made the announcement in front of several print, radio and television media outlet representatives.
Winter said that the board expects Brown, if he agrees to terms, to begin employment before the end of the year to work with Wojtaszek “to get up to speed.” Brown is required to get a gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission before he can start.