Reverend Chapman has 40 years of experience serving as a pastor at St. John Baptist Church. He is a lifelong resident of the Fruit Belt whose resume readily chronicles his commitment to the betterment of the community. His nonprofit organization Buffalo’s Black Billion has demonstrated his dedication uplifting the lives of Ellicott District residents. Buffalo’s Black Billion embarked on a $57 million renovation of the McCarley Gardens, a low-to-moderate-income housing facility. It also has plans to create an open-air farmer’s market, which will be located on High St. between Locust  and Mulberry. The farmer’s market will attract customers from the neighborhood as well as from the Medical Campus and create job opportunities for residents.

Deidre Williams from Buffalo News spoke with Reverend Chapman regarding his decision to run, previous experience and his plans for the future of the Ellicott District. Please click here to read full article.