OTB contract for Byron Brown approved, would step down as mayor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western Regional Off-Track Betting has approved a contract with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown for him to become the organization's next president and CEO. He would step down as Buffalo's mayor in order to take the job.

Members voted to offer Brown the position earlier this month. Since then, Brown has been undergoing negotiations with WROTB Chairman Dennis Bassett. It is unclear when he will officially step down to take the job. Brown was not in attendance at Thursday's meeting.