If voters in Erie County smell a rat this fall, it’s not surprising. After all, the two candidates for the office of Erie County executive are talking about rodents on the campaign trail. The issue is raising new interest, especially since the county recently stepped back from its rodent-control initiatives in an effort to get… Continue Reading
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WKBW: Controversial Political Race Turns Toward the Issues
Buffalo, N.Y. (WKBW) – Election Day is less than a week away and candidates for Erie County Executive, Incumbent Chris Collins and Mark Poloncarz, are reaching out to the public in their final effort to win votes. Both Candidates campaigned at local venues, Tuesday. Collins was on Grand Island at a “Meet the Candidates Night”.… Continue Reading
Buffalo News: Volunteer fire companies a hot issue
Volunteer fire companies can be one of the touchiest subjects in Erie County’s volatile political landscape. For many people, they are beloved — almost sacrosanct — entities. Few public officials want to criticize the companies — or call for their downsizing. Yet the number of fire districts in Erie County, and the amount of money… Continue Reading
YNN: Decision 2011 profile: County Executive race
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — It’s a race that was contentious long before it even began. The two candidates competing for county executive are fundamentally opposed in just about every way, from politics to personality. “As I promised, I’ll run county government like a business, focused on the taxpayers. My opponent does not have that… Continue Reading
Buffalo News: Poloncarz to address Merriweather forum
Mark Poloncarz, the Democratic candidate for Erie County executive, will attend a town hall meeting in the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Poloncarz will give a speech; after his address, the audience will be able to ask questions and make comments. Organizers said Chris Collins, the Republican incumbent,… Continue Reading