Election 2023: Christopher McKimmie running for seat on Niagara County Legislature

Submitted by Christopher McKimmie

With great pleasure, I have decided to announce my candidacy for Niagara County legislator in the 3rd District.

My name is Christopher McKimmie, I am a father of two wonderful children, and I am a lifelong resident of the City of Niagara Falls. With a storied career in public service, I am committed to making our community the best it can be.

I am currently a lieutenant in the Niagara Falls Police Department. I serve as a supervisor in the patrol division and on the department’s emergency response team. Having a specialty in traffic safety, DWI enforcement, and collision reconstruction, I have dedicated most of my career to making our streets safer.

Since 2010, I have served in the New York Air National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Air Force. During that time, I served as a firefighter, a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and currently serve as first sergeant. As a key senior enlisted adviser to the commander, I am entrusted with ensuring the readiness, health, morale and welfare of the unit.

I have a significant history of volunteerism in our county. Prior to my law enforcement career, I volunteered as an EMS provider for more than five years at Tri-Community Ambulance Service Inc. During that time, I served on their board of directors as an assistant chief. Additionally, I served my community as a volunteer firefighter for more than 10 years at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co., and served on their board of directors as president.

I am a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and I earned an associate of science in business administration from Niagara County Community College. Later, I earned a bachelor of science in business management and economics, with a concentration in public administration, from SUNY Empire State. I believe that my formal education, in addition to my practical experience solving problems in the community every day, make me perfectly qualified to serve as your next Niagara County legislator.

For more information about my campaign, visit our website at www.chrismckimmie.com or check out our Facebook at www.facebook.com/chrismckimmie.