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12/27/2019 |
Legislature approves more than $1.6 million in funding to help fight poverty across Erie County |
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12/27/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo to host Holland community office hours |
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12/23/2019 |
West Herr donates hundreds of gifts to children in Erie County Department of Social Services programs |
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12/23/2019 |
Legislator Mills secures funding for community organizations as part of Erie County’s 2020 budget |
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12/23/2019 |
Legislator Dixon secures funding for community organizations as part of Erie County’s 2020 budget |
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12/13/2019 |
Legislators applaud state bill to limit golden parachutes at public authorities |
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12/06/2019 |
Legislator Mills recognizes Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies John Dunn and Shane Miller as Erie County Legislature’s December 2019 Citizens of the Month |
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11/27/2019 |
Legislature’s Minority Caucus donates 35 turkeys to annual ‘Rock out Hunger’ drive |
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11/27/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo recognizes Robert Goller as Erie County Legislature’s November 2019 Citizen of the Month |
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11/21/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution authorizing redistribution of sales tax revenue to effectuate distribution of AIM payments to Erie County towns and villages |
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11/21/2019 |
Minority Leader Lorigo appoints Cindi McEachon of PeacePrints of Western New York to serve on Corrections Specialist Advisory Board |
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11/18/2019 |
Legislator Mills recognizes 2019 Eden Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients Gary Eye and Eden Shurfine owner Frank Lignos |
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11/18/2019 |
Legislature approves school resource officer for Springville School District |
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11/14/2019 |
Legislature approves continuing school resource officer program in Holland Central School District |
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11/13/2019 |
Legislator Mills announces HEAP Outreach to assist with application process |
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11/07/2019 |
Legislature approves 5-year body camera program for Erie County Sheriff’s Office |
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11/06/2019 |
Legislature passes Dixon, Lorigo, Rath and Mills resolution urging New York State to fully fund Erie County Towns and Villages as promised |
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10/30/2019 |
Legislator Rath presents proclamations to Getzville, Clarence, and Akron fire companies in recognition of ‘First Responders Day’ in Erie County |
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10/30/2019 |
Legislator Rath delivers pet food and supplies to Tender Paws Pet Food Pantry following community drive |
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10/29/2019 |
Legislators send letter to county administration expressing concern with report stating more than half of Erie County nursing homes are not in compliance with ‘Ruthies Law’ |
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10/28/2019 |
Legislators Mills and Dixon join rally in opposition to wind turbines in Lake Erie |
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10/28/2019 |
Legislator Dixon speaks to Global Concepts Charter School students |
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10/28/2019 |
Legislators Rath and Dixon attend launch press conference for ‘Project Blue’ initiative |
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10/25/2019 |
Legislator Dixon recognizes Lackawanna 1st Ward Councilman John Ingram as Erie County Legislature Citizen of the Month |
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10/23/2019 |
Legislator Mills drops off hundreds of items to Ten Lives Club Cat Rescue and Adoption Group following community drive |
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10/18/2019 |
Legislator Rath attends 2019 Erie County Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony |
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10/18/2019 |
Legislator Mills presents donations to local libraries throughout the community |
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10/14/2019 |
Legislature passes Dixon, Lorigo, Rath, and Mills resolution urging Governor Cuomo and State Legislature to reverse recent changes to Enhanced STAR program |
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10/14/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours VSP Graphic Group in West Seneca |
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10/14/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces Lackawanna HEAP Outreach |
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10/14/2019 |
Legislator Mills attends 2019 Erie County Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony |
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10/09/2019 |
Legislators Lorigo, Dixon, and Mills attend ribbon cutting for new Southtowns Auto Bureau |
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10/08/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo volunteers at FeedMore WNY warehouse in observance of Hunger Action Month |
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10/08/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Alpine Made goat farm in South Wales |
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10/07/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces county surplus items to be donated to Baker Victory Services |
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09/27/2019 |
Legislator Mills holds community meeting to address Zoar Valley, Trevett, and Groth Roads |
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09/26/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo proposes Infrastructure Specialist Advisory Board to improve road and infrastructure maintenance throughout Erie County |
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09/26/2019 |
Legislator Dixon introduces resolution urging Governor Cuomo and State Legislature to reverse recent changes to Enhanced STAR program |
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09/26/2019 |
Legislators criticize New York State’s failure to provide funding for recent criminal justice reform efforts |
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09/26/2019 |
Legislator Dixon votes in favor of resolution supporting UAW employees |
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09/24/2019 |
Legislature holds committee discussion on proposal to install wind turbines in Lake Erie |
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09/24/2019 |
Legislator Rath presents check to Newstead Public Library following annual hot dog roast fundraiser |
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09/23/2019 |
Legislator Dixon requests Clerk’s Office work with State to implement special identification on state driver’s licenses to help people with communication challenges, including autism, spectrum disorder, deafness and more |
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09/23/2019 |
Legislator Rath hosting pet food drive to benefit Tender Paws Pet Food Pantry |
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09/17/2019 |
Legislator Mills joining Morton’s Corners Fire Department to hold public hearing on Trevett, Groth, and Zoar Valley roads |
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09/16/2019 |
Legislator Mills presents proclamation to Concord Senior Center resident Marion Ahles in celebration of her 103rd birthday |
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09/13/2019 |
Legislator Dixon sends letter to NYSDOT requesting increased speed limit on 198 |
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09/13/2019 |
Legislator Mills appointed to the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Board |
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09/12/2019 |
Legislature unanimously passes Minority Caucus resolution in support of urging Governor Cuomo to remove license plate replacement fee |
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09/12/2019 |
Legislature unanimously passes Legislator Dixon’s resolution calling on state comptroller to complete SolarCity audit and publicly release findings |
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09/10/2019 |
Legislator Mills holding supply drive to benefit Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group |
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09/10/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo to hold West Seneca community office hours |
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09/06/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo donates 30 backpacks to Rural Outreach Center through community drive |
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09/03/2019 |
Erie County rolling out technology to help facilitate road and infrastructure improvements |
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08/29/2019 |
Dixon Asks State Comptroller To Complete Full Audit Of Solarcity And Full Accounting Of All Public Money Spent On Project |
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08/26/2019 |
Legislator Rath congratulates former Hearts and Hands Executive Director Kathleen Oczek on her retirement |
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08/26/2019 |
Legislator Rath announces free rabies vaccination clinic in Williamsville |
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08/15/2019 |
Legislator Mills announces free rabies vaccination clinic in Orchard Park |
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08/13/2019 |
Legislator Mills presents proclamation to Town of Collins Fire Company and Fire District |
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08/05/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo visits Camp Ska No Ka San in Holland |
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08/05/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo congratulates 2019 Erie County Dairy Princess Brooke Gerhardt |
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07/31/2019 |
Legislator Rath hosts hot dog roast to benefit Clarence Public Library |
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07/30/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo to host community office hours at Aurora Town Public Library |
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07/29/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo partnering with Rural Outreach Center to collect backpacks for students in need |
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07/29/2019 |
Legislator Mills presents former Town of Collins Library Director Karen McClure with plaque thanking her for her service to the library |
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07/25/2019 |
Legislator Dixon visits local farms to discuss concerns surrounding recently passed Farm Labor bill |
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07/23/2019 |
Legislator Mills unveils photos of North Collins Schoolhouse to be displayed at Legislature |
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07/23/2019 |
Legislature approves funding in support of waiving fees for improvements to veterans’ organizations |
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07/11/2019 |
Legislature approves Legislator Lorigo’s resolution requesting the county Department of Public Works create an app to report potholes and track scheduled repairs |
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07/09/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo proposes mobile app to report potholes and receive status updates on DPW projects |
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06/24/2019 |
Legislator Rath recognizes Judy Moore as Legislature’s Citizen of the Month |
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06/21/2019 |
Statement from Legislator Lynne Dixon on the County Executive’s Inability to Take a Stance on Illegal Immigrants Being Allowed to Obtain Drivers Licenses |
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06/19/2019 |
Legislator Mills and Legislator Dixon attend North Collins Veterans’ Tribute unveiling |
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06/18/2019 |
Legislator Mills congratulates Orchard Park Troop 285 members who achieved Eagle Scout rank |
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06/17/2019 |
Legislator Mills and Legislator Dixon introduce resolution in opposition to possible wind turbines on Lake Erie |
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06/17/2019 |
Statement from Legislator Lynne Dixon on ‘Greenlight’ legislation passing NYS Senate |
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06/14/2019 |
Legislators Rath and Dixon attend ribbon cutting for Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York’s new facility |
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06/12/2019 |
Legislator Dixon congratulates Hamburg Varsity Cheerleaders on winning international competition |
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06/12/2019 |
Statement from Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon on 'Greenlight' legislation passing NYS Assembly |
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06/11/2019 |
Legislator Mills secures funding for Orchard Park Veterans Memorial Park |
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06/11/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo announces contract approved to begin East and West Road rehabilitation |
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06/06/2019 |
Dixon, Rath, Mills effort to oppose driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants blocked in Erie County Legislature |
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06/06/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces contract awarded for reconstruction of Lake Avenue in Blasdell |
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06/04/2019 |
Springville students join Legislator Mills at Erie County Legislature |
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06/04/2019 |
Legislator Dixon congratulates Erie County American Legion on 101st Member Convention |
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05/23/2019 |
Democratic Caucus blocks effort to oppose 5-cent tax on paper bags in Erie County |
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05/23/2019 |
Minority Caucus amendments to spend county surplus dollars on body cameras, anti-poverty initiatives, SUNY Erie, infrastructure fail |
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05/21/2019 |
Legislator Dixon congratulates District 6 VFW Auxiliary and Colonel John B. Weber VFW Post 898 on their 75th anniversaries |
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05/20/2019 |
Legislator Rath attends groundbreaking ceremony for Brothers of Mercy expansion |
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05/15/2019 |
Legislature’s Minority Caucus requests discussion on County surplus |
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05/15/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Marilla roads |
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05/15/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Colden roads |
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05/10/2019 |
Legislature recognizes Small Business Week in Erie County |
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05/10/2019 |
Erie County Legislators introduce resolution in opposition to providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants |
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05/10/2019 |
Legislator Dixon secures Summer Primetime funding for various organizations |
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05/10/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo secures Summer Primetime funding for various organizations |
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05/10/2019 |
Legislator Mills secures Summer Primetime funding for various organizations |
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05/10/2019 |
Legislator Rath joins mother, former Senator Hon. Mary Lou Rath as she receives Senate Woman of Distinction Award |
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05/07/2019 |
Legislator Dixon presents proclamation for 29th annual ABATE Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Ride |
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05/06/2019 |
Legislator Mills recognizes Lawrence’s Tavern for celebrating 80 years in business |
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05/06/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo introduces resolution opposing mandatory parole hearings for felons over the age of 55 |
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05/01/2019 |
Legislator Rath visits East Amherst Fire Company to show support for RecruitNY program |
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04/30/2019 |
Legislator Dixon volunteers in Orchard Park for Buffalo News Kids Day |
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04/30/2019 |
Legislator Dixon visits Blasdell Fire Company to show support for RecruitNY program |
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04/29/2019 |
Legislator Rath May Column |
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04/25/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Wales Roads |
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04/22/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Holland Roads |
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04/22/2019 |
Legislator Rath congratulates Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo on 70th anniversary |
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04/18/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo announces upcoming rabies vaccination clinic |
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04/17/2019 |
Legislator Dixon speaks at National Association of Women Business Owners meeting |
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04/17/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo introduces Internet Devices Privacy Act to prevent devices from recording without owner permission |
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04/17/2019 |
Legislator Rath introduces resolution in support of free SUNY tuition for Gold Star families |
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04/16/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours damaged roads throughout the Town of Aurora |
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04/16/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo to hold community office hours in the Town of Colden |
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04/16/2019 |
Legislator Rath visits Amherst Roads to advocate for repairs |
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04/15/2019 |
Legislator Rath hosts celebration of life and presentation in memory of Tibor Baranski Sr. |
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04/15/2019 |
Minority Caucus requests Economic Development Committee discussion on rural broadband |
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04/12/2019 |
Lynne Dixon: Despite what Mark Poloncarz says, a fee is a tax, and Erie County should follow other counties in opposition to proposed paper bag tax |
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04/11/2019 |
Legislator Mills recognizes Boys & Girls Club of Eden-Lakeshore in observance of National Boys & Girls Club Week |
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04/10/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo urges Sheriff to continue releasing mug shots at his discretion despite Cuomo policy |
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04/08/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo delivers over 20 boxes of toiletries to Veterans One-stop following community drive |
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04/08/2019 |
Hundreds of gowns distributed through Legislator Dixon’s annual prom dress drive |
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04/05/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo introduces amendment to County Charter that would eliminate annual raises if the Citizens Salary Review Commission fails to issue biennial report |
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04/04/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo joins town officials for road tour throughout Elma |
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04/03/2019 |
Legislators applaud decision to restore Great Lakes Restoration funding |
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04/03/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo’s resolution opposing state increase on alcohol taxes unanimously passes Legislature |
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04/02/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo requests report from County Budget Office on funding body cameras |
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04/02/2019 |
Legislature’s Minority Caucus introduces resolution against ‘opt-in’ provision allowing counties to tax paper bags |
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03/27/2019 |
Legislator Dixon questions county executive proposal to designate weights and measures division as new lead on consumer protection |
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03/26/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution in support of state enacting a permanent tax cap despite County Executive’s opposition |
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03/25/2019 |
Legislator Rath delivers Meals on Wheels throughout Amherst |
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03/25/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo delivers Meals on Wheels throughout West Seneca |
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03/25/2019 |
Legislator Mills delivers Meals on Wheels throughout Orchard Park |
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03/25/2019 |
Legislator Dixon delivers Meals on Wheels throughout Cheektowaga |
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03/25/2019 |
Legislator Dixon hosting free prom dress shopping days |
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03/22/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces upcoming road and infrastructure improvements in Hamburg and Lackawanna |
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03/21/2019 |
Legislator Mills announces upcoming road and infrastructure improvements in the Town of Orchard Park and Village of Angola |
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03/20/2019 |
Legislator Rath announces funding approved for Maple Road improvements in the Town of Amherst |
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03/19/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo announces funding approved for East and West Road reconstruction in West Seneca |
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03/12/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo supports residents’ push for West Falls Road repairs |
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03/12/2019 |
Legislator Mills receives ‘Legislator of the Year’ Award from Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs |
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03/12/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo proposes auctioning off New Era Field turf after its removal and directing funds to charitable organizations |
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03/08/2019 |
Legislature’s Democratic Caucus votes to re-appoint ECWA Commissioner Jerome Schad despite request for moratorium from Legislators and open government groups |
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03/08/2019 |
Legislators introduce resolution to eliminate $22,500 stipend for Erie County Water Authority Commissioners |
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03/08/2019 |
Legislator Dixon honors 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Ryan Johnson |
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03/06/2019 |
Legislator Mills announces 2019 household hazardous waste collection events |
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03/05/2019 |
Legislator Dixon hosting March HEAP Outreaches in Buffalo and Lackawanna |
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03/04/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo and Veterans One-stop kick off toiletry drive for veterans |
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03/04/2019 |
Legislator Dixon participates in Read Across America Day at Lorraine Academy in South Buffalo |
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03/01/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution in opposition to proposed funding cuts and changes to the New York State Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program |
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02/28/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo introduces resolution in opposition to higher minimum wage for inmates in New York State |
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02/21/2019 |
Minority Caucus Legislators respond to approval of pay raises for Erie County elected officials |
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02/19/2019 |
Legislator Dixon delivers ‘Valentines for Veterans’ made by students throughout the community |
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02/19/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo delivers ‘Valentines for Seniors’ with the help of local students |
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02/19/2019 |
Legislator Rath delivers ‘Valentines for Veterans’ made by students throughout the community |
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02/19/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces 10th annual Prom Dress Drive |
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02/14/2019 |
Legislators Mills and Rath introduce resolution in opposition to single-payer healthcare |
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02/14/2019 |
Legislator Rath recognizes Williamsville North students for their heroic actions to prevent school bus from crashing |
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02/12/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution in support of restoring Aid to Municipalities funding |
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02/12/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution asking New York State to retain bail procedures for individuals charged with domestic violence crimes |
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02/12/2019 |
Legislature unanimously approves collective bargaining agreement with Sheriff’s Department Teamsters Local Union No. 264 |
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02/07/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces passage of legislation to allow furloughed federal government employees a 90-day extension to pay property taxes |
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02/06/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours local businesses in the Towns of Colden and Holland |
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02/05/2019 |
Legislation granting temporary extension of no-interest period for payment of Erie County property taxes for furloughed federal government employees submitted following Legislator Dixon’s request |
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02/04/2019 |
Legislator Dixon presents proclamation to American Heart Association and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo as part of the ‘Go Red for Women’ campaign |
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01/25/2019 |
Legislator Dixon requests County Attorney draft legislation allowing federal government employees in Erie County who haven’t received paycheck in weeks a temporary extension for payment of property taxes |
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01/24/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo announces community office hours |
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01/24/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo sends letter expressing concern over alleged cases of discrimination within county departments |
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01/22/2019 |
Legislature approves additional funding for Buffalo Crime Stoppers |
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01/22/2019 |
Legislator Rath introduces resolution urging New York State to allow public input regarding Election Law reforms |
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01/18/2019 |
Legislature declares January 2019 'Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month' in Erie County |
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01/18/2019 |
Legislators introduce resolution requesting public hearings across county on proposed salary changes for county elected officials |
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01/15/2019 |
Legislator Mills speaks at D.A.R.E. graduation ceremonies in Orchard Park |
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01/14/2019 |
Lorigo asks county attorney to draft social media policy for all Erie County elected officials |
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01/11/2019 |
Legislator Dixon visits local police departments in observance of ‘Law Enforcement Appreciation Day’ |
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01/10/2019 |
Legislator Lorigo tours Rural Outreach Center |
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01/09/2019 |
Legislator Rath recognizes local police agencies for ‘Law Enforcement Appreciation Day’ |
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01/03/2019 |
Legislature passes resolution urging City of Buffalo Common Council to revisit changes to downtown parking and allow for more public input |
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01/03/2019 |
Lorigo unanimously approved as Legislature’s Minority Leader for 2019 |
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01/02/2019 |
Legislator Dixon announces signing of amended Social Host Law |
