RYAN MILLS, CANDIDATE FOR CLARENCE TOWN JUDGE, REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY DONATIONS AND AGREES TO DONATE FIRST YEAR SALARY TO TOWN OF CLARENCE
Clarence, N.Y.- Ryan Mills, the endorsed candidate for Clarence Town Judge on two party lines, is focusing his campaign for Town Judge on independence, ethics, and his unbridled passion for service to the Town of Clarence. Election Day is November 5th.
Mills has refused to accept money from any donors and his entire campaign is self-funded. Mills explains, “I truly believe this puts me in the best position to be fair and impartial to all citizens who come in front of me as Town Judge,” adding, “At the town level, I don’t believe judges should accept donations from individuals who may appear in front of them – especially not from other lawyers. By contrast, my opponent has accepted over $30,000 from attorneys and citizens who may appear in front of him. While I know that fundraising is difficult when running for office, a judge has an ethical and legal duty to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. I believe that taking money from people with cases in Clarence courts calls the fair application of justice into question.”
Not only is Mills’ campaign entirely self-funded, but he has also pledged to donate his entire first-year judicial salary of over $40,000.00 to the Town of Clarence. “I wish to serve the people; it is not about the money. Town programs like the youth bureau and the senior center could always use more financial support, and I would leave it to the discretion of the Town Board how to allocate that money to ensure that no one owes me any favors.”
Mills explained his decision to forfeit his salary by saying that, “Talk is cheap. Especially in politics. I wanted to underscore that my candidacy is about service and giving back to the community. I want Clarence taxpayers to get the best services possible – whether it’s at town court or at the senior center. My commitment to the people of Clarence is unwavering, and it’s not about the paycheck.”
Mills is a successful trial attorney who owns a law firm in Clarence. He has served on the Clarence Zoning Board for over ten (10) years and is currently the vice-chair. Find additional information on Ryan Mills for town judge at www.ryanmillsforjudge.com
