It's been a long time since the political divide in the Erie County Legislature was so wide. (Sandra Tan/Buffalo News)
The divide between the Democratic majority and the Republican-supported minority in the Erie County Legislature is wider than it has been in a long time. Old County Hall, where the Erie County Legislature meets.
When Erie County Legislature negotiations to reach a compromise on the 2022 budget failed this fall, Republican Legislator John Mills, a 16-year Legislature veteran and former chairman, spoke up.
Both Democratic and Republican-supported legislators blamed the other side for the failure to reach a compromise deal. Tuesday's budget session was a precursor to a final vote on the $1.8 billion county budget coming Thursday.
The $1.8 billion budget preserves and grows Erie County services, modestly increases property tax collections and maintains the county's financial shape overall.
Both Democratic and Republican-supported legislators blamed the other side for the failure to reach a compromise deal. Tuesday's budget session was a precursor to a final vote on the $1.8 billion county budget coming Thursday.
Questions regarding Burstein's overtime are simple: How much overtime did she get paid? And is there anything wrong with her receiving that money? But getting true answers is tricky because of the political haze hanging over the conversation.
The county executive said lease negotiations would be hurt if county legislators or state lawmakers were given information about the status of bargaining over the stadium.
The divide between the Democratic majority and the Republican-supported minority in the Erie County Legislature is wider than it has been in a long time. Old County Hall, where the Erie County Legislature meets.
