BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former U.S. Attorney Trini Ross will be one of the key leaders of Buffalo mayor-elect Sean Ryan's transition team, he announced Thursday. A former Buffalo Police Commissioner is also a key member the team.

Ross was the U.S. Attorney in Western New York for four years beginning when she was appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2021 before Joel Violanti was appointed to the position in February.

Ross will be one of two co-chairs of the committee, along with Dr. Marie Cannon, the president and CEO of Community Action Organization of Western New York.

The group will be responsible for the recruiting and hiring of more than 90 positions in city government before Ryan officially takes office on Jan. 1, 2026.

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