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Lisa Chimera, Kenmore’s triple-dipper, wants another public salary

Lisa Chimera is running for the County Legislature, but the well-heeled public servent’s salary is quickly causing a political stir in the 3rd legislative district, which encompasses parts of North Buffalo and Tonawanda. Chimera works for the Kenmore-Tonawanda school district,

Langworthy scurries to recruit a full slate of County Legislature candidates

This year’s County Legislature races are likely to impact Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy‘s ambitions on the State Chairmanship. A decisive takeover of the Legislature — perhaps coupled with electing a new County Executive — would give Langworthy the

Hardwick may retire ahead of November elections

Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick — who represents Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda, and much of the Town of Tonawanda — announced this morning that he is leaving the Republican caucus to join the Democrats on the Legislature, led by

Paladino could run for Burke’s seat on the county legislature

Patrick Burke was elected to the State Assembly last month, vacating his seat on the County Legislature representing District 7, which encompasses South Buffalo and most of Cheektowaga. While the district enjoys a substantial enrollment advantage for Democrats, many Republicans

Thurman Thomas calls on County Legislature, NFL to reform bail bond system

Thurman Thomas — one of the Buffalo Bills’ most legendary players and a key to the team’s four-year Superbowl streak in the 1990s — appeared before the Erie County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee on Thursday to call for bail bond reform. Thomas argued

County Legislature races likely to increase City voters’ turnout

The First and Second Districts of the Erie County Legislature — comprising a vast swath of the City of Buffalo — are shaping up to be highly contested campaigns with strong, well-known competitors emerging from across the city. Those races are likely

Grant calls on Sheriff Howard to answer questions at a Legislature hearing

County Legislator Betty Jean Grant has sponsored a resolution compelling the appearance of Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard, following his appearance at what many activists called a “Klan-style” rally where prominent White supremacists were in attendance for the purpose of

Four year terms for county legislators is a bad idea

BY PAUL WOLF, ESQ. Every 10 years a Charter Revision Commission is formed by the Erie County Legislature to review and propose changes to the Erie County Charter. It consists of 19 volunteer members. The Erie County Charter is the

Quinn stays cool despite criticism from Mills

By Tony Farina, The Niagara Falls Reporter Jack Quinn, the former congressman and Hamburg supervisor who has been president of Erie Community College since 2008, didn’t seem too rattled last week when fellow Republican John Mills, chairman of the Erie County

Joe Lorigo may face tough questions in reelection attempt

County Legislator Joe Lorigo is the son of Ralph Lorigo, the Conservative Party Chairman — a transactional but longtime figure in local politics. The elder Lorigo’s willingness to dole his party’s line to both Democrats and Republicans has earned him