Councilmember Christopher Fisher City of Tonawanda 2nd Ward

Chris has a great relationship with the local library. Not only because the library is in the 2nd Ward, but because Chris is an active user of the library with his seven-year-old daughter. Earlier this year, Chris donated the paint, rocks, and paint brushes to start the “Stella the Rock Snake” art project. Recently, Chris donated the grand prizes for the library’s “Kids Summer Reading Tracker” program which begins June 30, 2025, and ends on August 23, 2025, with the winners of the grand prizes being announced on Monday August 25, 2025. Chris said, “This is a great opportunity to get kids engaged with reading during the summer. I volunteered to donate non-electronic grand prizes to support this great program that Library Director John Gaff has created. Reading is the gift that keeps on giving.”  

  No Standing…. No Problem! When residents identify a problem like parking too close to a corner that causes turning and visibility issues, contacting your elected council member is the right thing to do. Now whether or not they take action is a different story. Council member Chris Fisher is not afraid to do the work that residents request. Changing parking regulations, adding “No Standing” areas, voting “no” on overriding the tax cap, Chris Fisher is working for you! 

  While serving in the Army during 9/11, I was intrigued with New York City and the NYPD . After serving in the Army, I went to New York and took the test to become one of New York’s Finest. I got to see things most people only dream about. When the opportunity arose to return to Western New York and continue to be a police officer, I was honored to be able to do something I love and return home. Because of the differences in the pension systems, I was able to file for early retirement with the NYPD before accepting a job as a police officer with the State University Police . I am thankful for my time as a SUNY police officer because I was able to complete a bachelor’s degree and start a master’s degree program with SUNY assistance. After completing my studies, I went on to become a criminal investigator and then senior criminal investigator with the Health Department . My work leads me to partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. I still work as a police o...