Erie County will soon be concluding the 2016 budget process and I am proud of the work your Legislature has done to reprioritize funding and still deliver a tax decrease.

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath, III is pleased to announce that the Legislature has supported his request for funding for Hearts and Hands Faith in Action again in the 2016 Erie County budget. The Legislature approved $5,000 at the annual Budget Meeting to assist the organization in its efforts to aide frail and vulnerable individuals who live in underserved communities. 

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath, III is pleased to announce that the Legislature has supported his request for funding for the Remember Flight 3407 Inc. in the 2016 Erie County budget. The Legislature approved $2,500 at today’s annual Budget Meeting to assist the foundation’s effort to honor and remember those lost on Feb 12, 2009 in the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence.

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath, III is pleased to announce that the Legislature has supported his request for funding for the Newstead Historical Society in the 2016 Erie County budget. The Legislature approved $5,000 at today’s annual Budget Meeting to support the Society’s efforts to preserve local history and provide educational programming.

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath, III is pleased to announce that the Legislature has supported his request for $50,000 for new turnout gear in the 2016 Erie County budget. The Legislature approved the funding at today’s annual Budget Meeting to support the local firefighters and increase their safety during training exercises.