Erie County Legislature Democratic Caucus

05/14/2026

Today, we remember the ten innocent lives stolen during the 2022 Tops Supermarket shooting and stand with the families and community forever changed by this tragedy. We will never forget.

05/13/2026

The Erie County Legislature’s Majority Caucus today passed the County’s 2025 year-end budget close-out together with the 2026 Consolidated Bond Resolution, advancing a package that redirects $2.3 million to neighborhood-scale revitalization while authorizing $92.5 million in capital investment across roads, bridges, libraries, parks, and public safety facilities.

05/01/2026

URGENT: Due to an ongoing situation, all are asked to avoid the area surrounding SUNY Erie City Campus (between North Division Street/Swan Street and Washington Street/Elm Street).

04/30/2026

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Today, my sponsored bill, the Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act, was passed by the Erie County Legislature making Erie County the first county in New York State to ban businesses from collecting, storing, or selling customers' biometric data. I want to thank my colleagues in the Erie County Legislature Democratic Caucus for their support of this law. This law will protect the privacy of all Erie County residents.

02/27/2026

01/15/2026

Due to inclement weather & under the direction of Legislature Chair Timothy Meyers, the Erie County Legislature will be cancelling Committee Day for 1/15/2026. Items that would have been discussed & approved will be up for approval at Session No. 2 on 1/22/2026.

For any questions, contact Clerk Olivia Owens at [email protected].

01/08/2026

Proud moment today as the Democratic Majority officially took our oath of office. Congratulations to County Legislator Tim Meyers on being re-elected Chair and to Erie County Legislator John Gilmour on being designated Majority Leader. With our leadership team in place, our Democratic Majority is ready to get to work continuing to fight for working families, strong communities, and a brighter future for all of Erie County.

12/05/2025

The Erie County Legislature has formally adopted the 2026 Erie County Budget, approving a financial plan that balances strategic community investment with firm fiscal discipline. The final budget strengthens nonprofit and grassroots service organizations, directs dedicated funding to the county’s three cities, and removes a proposed $20 million jail design study; ensuring that county spending remains focused and responsible while decreasing the Property Tax Rate to its lowest level in Erie County history.

The county’s property tax rate, the amount of taxes charged for every $1,000 of assessed value to property owners, is also falling again to historically low levels – from $3.29 to $3.09 – thanks to increasing property values and new development.

06/30/2025

Erie County Corrections Specialist Advisory Board-ECCSAB Meeting June 30th

05/22/2025

🎗️ Today, on behalf of Chair Tim Meyers and Majority Leader John Gilmour, we recognize Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day in Erie County.

CAS is a rare neurological speech disorder affecting 1 in 1,000 children. We were proud to welcome Courtney Malicki, a Buffalo teacher, and her son Jack, who lives with apraxia. Their story highlights the strength and advocacy of families navigating this journey.

This proclamation is more than symbolic—it’s a commitment to awareness, support, and making sure every child has the tools to find their voice.

💙 To all families facing apraxia—we see you, we support you, and we thank you.