12-6-11: Courtesy of YNN. The Erie County Legislature has approved the 20-12 County Budget. The 13-to-1 vote was a complete reversal from last year’s budget process. Last December, County Executive Chris Collins utilized more than 150 vetoes to programs favored by Democrats, including funding for cultural organizations and the Buffalo Public Library System. The rift was so wide between political parties, that the Democrats pursued legal action. As YNN’s Doug Sampson reports, bipartisan cooperation this year, has restored much of the funding that was eliminated last year. The Erie County Legislature has approved the 2012 County Budget. The 13-to-1 vote was a complete reversal from last year’s budget process. Last December, County Executive Chris Collins utilized more than 150 vetoes to programs favored by Democrats, including funding for cultural organizations and the Buffalo Public Library System. The rift was so wide between political parties, that the Democrats pursued legal action. As YNN’s Doug Sampson reports, bipartisan cooperation this year, has restored much of the funding that was eliminated last year. BUFFALO, NY — The Erie County Legislature has passed an amended version of County Executive Chris Collin’s budget for 2012. “It is truly a community’s budget,” said Barbara Miller-Williams, the Erie County Legislature Chairwoman. “It reflects the community’s voices. And it’s a balanced budget, a balanced budget where there are no tax increases.” The budget calls …
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