Nate Salzman

In front of a packed room, I officially launched my campaign for Brighton Town Supervisor — and the energy was incredible. This campaign is about raising the bar for local government and matching the passion, talent, and commitment of my hometown. And we’re just getting started.

Learn more and get involved: nateforbrighton.com

In front of a packed room, I officially launched my campaign for Brighton Town Supervisor — and the energy was incredible. This campaign is about raising the bar for local government and matching the passion, talent, and commitment of my hometown. And we’re just getting started.

"I've said, 'I'm doing this because I have two kids under 2 ... My grandparents first moved to Brighton, and a lot of Brighton looks the same as when they came here. And I'm running to try to make some positive changes." wxxinews.org/local-news/202…

.⁦@PeteButtigieg:⁩ “We should be unsentimental about the things that don’t work. We should be fearless in defending the things that do work.” nytimes.com/2025/12/25/us/…

The greatest Speaker in modern American history. And by passing the torch so gracefully to the next generation she once again demonstrates her selfless commitment to our country.

Since publishing my last post, Let’s Build the Downtown Brighton, I’ve heard from so many of you: residents, shop owners, and neighbors — who care deeply about what happens along Monroe Avenue. I wrote about one of those conversations in this week's Substack article:

Brighton's own Ernie Clement was the hero in Game 2 for the @BlueJays! You've made Brighton proud, Ernie! I'm thinking we may need an Ernie Clement day in Brighton... What do you say, @brightonbruins?

I have had many conversations with residents about creating a more central village feel along Monroe Avenue—a true “Downtown Brighton” where people can live, shop, gather, and enjoy a vibrant public square. Click the link below to read more: open.substack.com/pub/councilmem…

.@SenatorCooney & Councilman @nate_salzman nailed it: government should make it easier to build what our community needs. Are we acting urgently enough to meet the challenges of our time? Grateful for Jeremy’s and Nate’s leadership! Take a listen ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=kiezzy…

This week @SenatorCooney and I joined @evandawson on @WXXIrochester Connections to discuss what it means to be pro-growth Democrats committed to making government work better. Are we working urgently enough to solve the biggest obstacles of our time? open.substack.com/pub/councilmem…

Tune in to WXXI Connections 🎙️ today at 12pm! I'll be joining @SenatorCooney live on WXXI's Connections with @evandawson to talk about the Abundance Agenda—and what it means for local government here in Monroe County. Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=kiezzy…

One of my goals in running for Town Council was to make local government more accessible and transparent. That’s why I’m starting this Substack: open.substack.com/pub/councilmem…

New post: MAGA energy policy means raising electricity prices to own the libs Sacrificing material prosperity for post-material politics used to be what I thought the far right called "woke." But this is exactly what the Big Beautiful Bill does on energy policy. It singles out solar, storage, wind, etc for onerous punishment because these energy sources carry the whiff of Biden and climate change hippies, even as experts scream that BBB's policies will raise electricity prices at a time when electricity demand is surging. If anything screams "sacrificing material wellbeing for post-material weirdness" it's forcing Americans to pay more for electricity because you're so blinded by hatred of any technology that codes as progressive. (And solar isn't even progressive! The Texas energy grid is adding renewables like crazy, because it's economical!) I've seen @EricLevitz on this beat, as well, and I think it's remarkable. Some folks think about the GOP being too obsessed with economic efficiency and the Democratic Party as being too obsessed with identity. But on energy, GOP lawmakers have assigned solar the identity of "lib" and so they're willing to make our grids less efficient as long as they can own the libs.

Joined neighbors this morning at Buckland Park’s Veterans Memorial. On Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave everything for our country and the families who carry their memory every day. Grateful to live in a town that continues to honor their sacrifice.

Sickening. American Jews in 2025 risk their lives to attend temple, wear a kippah, even visit the Jewish History Museum to discuss peace and aide for Gaza. May Sarah and Yaron’s memory be a blessing.

Mazel Tov @evawyner ! Well deserved appointment for an outstanding advocate for Jewish New Yorkers.

Meet Town officials and learn the latest Town news at our May Community Forums on 5/21 & 5/22.

General Motors is bringing in potentially groundbreaking new battery tech that not only has 30% more energy density at the existing production cost for cells but also would circumvent China's stranglehold on intellectual property for EV batteries. wired.com/story/gms-new-…

Our @AlecDLewis goes ‘From the Lobby’ with Brighton Town Councilman @nate_salzman! Listen as they talk about life on the campaign trail, clean energy, Salzman’s service to his community & more! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5Pfp7y…