Erie County public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will consider the 2026 budget, a proposed tax levy, and several immediate consideration items including a Mercy Flight lease amendment and a software purchase agreement. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding agricultural districts and a public hearing on school district closure.
- 2026 Erie County Budget, As Amended
- Mercy Flight Lease Amendment
- Authorization to Enter into Purchase Agreement with Tyler Technologies
- Resolution to Modify Agricultural Districts
- Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of BPS #3, D'Youville Porter Campus School
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will discuss a proposed amendment to the county charter regarding term lengths and limits. The body is also reviewing several land transfers, PILOT agreements for solar and affordable housing, and funding issues regarding Sheriff's Office helicopters.
- LL INTRO. 5-3 (2024): Amending the Erie County Charter in relation to term lengths and term limits
- PILOT Agreement for 245 North St., City of Buffalo for affordable housing development
- PILOT Agreements for solar energy systems on Wherle Drive, Town of Clarence
- Funding problem regarding the Sheriff's Office purchase of two new helicopters
- Property transfer from the County to the Town of Hamburg
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is convening a special meeting to discuss the tentative 2026 County Budget. The agenda includes a report from the Finance & Management/Budget Committee.
- Discussion of the tentative 2026 County Budget
- Report No. 1 from the Finance & Management/Budget Committee
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to discuss a local law amending the county charter regarding term lengths and limits. The body is also reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and several immediate-consideration requests from the County Executive.
- Local Law Intro. 5-3 (2024): Amending Erie County Charter term lengths and limits
- Proposed 2026 Erie County Budget review by the Comptroller
- Amendments to the Construction Coordination Agreement & Lease for the New Buffalo Bills Stadium
- Right-of-way abandonments for Millersport Highway (Amherst) and Home Road (Alden)
- Establishing pay rates for Board of Elections inspectors, coordinators, poll workers, and interpreters
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will consider the proposed 2026 budget and hear from the County Executive regarding Social Services, Code Blue funding, and various infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss re-appointing members to several advisory boards.
- Public Hearing: Proposed 2026 Erie County Budget (Nov 17, 2025)
- Introduction: Amending Erie County Charter regarding term limits
- Re-appropriation of funding
- Acceptance of State Aid for Code Blue Services
- Appointments to EC Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to consider the proposed 2026 budget and revenue estimates. The body will also discuss local laws regarding purchasing and term limits, as well as several resolutions concerning the new Highmark Stadium.
- Proposed 2026 Erie County Budget (COMM. 19E-1)
- Local Law Intro. 6-1 (2025) regarding purchasing based on best value and cooperative purchasing
- Local Law Intro. 5-3 (2024) regarding Erie County Charter term lengths and limits
- Proposed user charges for 2026 for ECSD Nos. 1-6 & 8 (COMM. 19E-7)
- Resolutions requesting updates on New Highmark Stadium small-business utilization and hospitality center policy
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will discuss several local laws, including the STUNT Law and a proposal to expand cooperative purchasing based on best value. The body will also review committee reports and various administrative communications from county officials.
- LL INTRO. 7-1 (2024) and 7-2 (2024): The STUNT Law
- LL INTRO. 6-1 (2025): Authorizing Purchasing Based on Best Value & Expanded Use of Cooperative Purchasing
- COMM. 18E-17: Broadway East Pumping Station Generator Replacement (Contract No. 62)
- COMM. 18E-13: Proposed agreements for Buffalo & EC ILDC Erie County Agribusiness Park
- INTRO. 18-1: Supporting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will discuss several local laws, including the Tax Dollar Disclosure Act and changes to term lengths and limits. The body is also reviewing requests for the Sheriff's Office to purchase new helicopters and various grant acceptances.
- Proposed local laws: The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act, the STUNT Law, and amendments to Charter term lengths and limits
- Sheriff's Office request for the purchase of two new helicopters
- PILOT Agreement for Amherst Commons affordable housing development in the City of Buffalo
- Authorization to contract with LaSalle Ambulance, Inc. (American Medical Response)
- Re-appropriation of Public Benefit and Community/Neighborhood Development funds
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to discuss several local laws, including proposed changes to term lengths and limits. The body will also review communications regarding the Buffalo Bills new stadium project and various infrastructure projects.
- LL Intro. 5-2 (2024): Amending the Erie County Charter regarding term lengths and term limits
- LL Intro. 2-1 (2024): The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act
- Communications regarding Buffalo Bills & New Stadium Project amendments and updated SEQR
- Rehabilitation of Marshfield Road Bridge in the Town of North Collins
- Bridge Replacement of Boston State Road over Anthony Gulf in the Town of Boston
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to consider a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Marine Drive Apartments Phase 1 affordable housing development in the City of Buffalo.
- PILOT Agreement for Marine Drive Apartments Phase 1 - City of Buffalo, Affordable Housing Development (COMM. 13E-14)
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will discuss several local laws, including the Tax Dollar Disclosure Act and prohibitions on sky lanterns and public dumping. The body is also reviewing a request to extend state-authorized sales and compensating use tax increases.
- Amendment of EC Sales & Use Tax Resolution to extend 1.0% and 0.75% taxes
- Proposed sale of 11580 Walden Avenue, Alden, New York
- LL INTRO. 5-2 (2024) regarding Erie County Charter term lengths and limits
- Authorization for a new Townsend Hill Communications Building contract
- Renewal of Alden Central School District SRO contract
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to discuss several proposed local laws, including changes to the County Charter and the prohibition of sky lanterns. The body will also review various grant acceptances, PILOT agreements for solar and housing projects, and the 2025-2026 school tax budget levy.
- Proposed local laws regarding the Tax Dollar Disclosure Act and the STUNT Law
- Proposed prohibition of the sale and use of sky lanterns in Erie County
- Sale of 11580 Walden Avenue, Alden, New York
- PILOT agreements for solar energy systems in Cheektowaga and Tonawanda
- PILOT agreement for Marine Drive Apartments Phase 1 affordable housing in Buffalo
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding Local Law Intro. 2-1 (2025). The body is also considering several local laws, including the Tax Dollar Disclosure Act and a prohibition on sky lanterns.
- Public hearing on Local Law Intro. 2-1 (2025) at 6PM
- LL Intro. 2-1 (2024): The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act
- LL Intro. 1-1 (2025): Prohibiting the sale and use of sky lanterns
- LL Intro. 3-1 (2025): Prohibition of public dumping on county property
- Intro. 12-2: Requesting an audit of EC Personal Protective Equipment & Durable Medical Equipment stockpile
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to discuss several proposed local laws and review committee reports. The body will also consider the SUNY Erie Community College 2025-2026 budget and various infrastructure agreements.
- Proposed amendment to the Erie County Charter regarding term lengths and term limits
- Proposed local law to prohibit the sale and use of sky lanterns in Erie County
- SUNY Erie Community College 2025-2026 Budget
- NYSDOT agreement and contract for engineering design services for the rehabilitation of William St.
- The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act and the STUNT Law
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature meets to recognize local veterans, honor community members, and discuss routine resolutions and contracts. No major policy decisions or budget votes are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Honoring 20 Clarence Veterans Memorial Wall honorees
- Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo
- Prohibiting sale and use of sky lanterns in Erie County (LL INTRO. 1-1, 2025)
- Third extension of contract with WNY Law Center, Inc. (COMM. 6E-9)
- Authorization to accept COSSUP Grant for public safety initiatives (COMM. 10E-12)
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature meets to consider several local laws, including the Tax Dollar Disclosure Act, term limit changes, and the STUNT Law. The agenda also includes committee reports, a public hearing, and numerous ceremonial resolutions honoring police, teachers, and community members. Key financial items include 2024 year-end budget balancing amendments and contracts for waste management and foster care support.
- LL Intro. 2-1 (2024): The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act
- LL Intro. 5-2 (2024): Amending Charter on term lengths/limits
- LL Intro. 7-1 (2024): The STUNT Law
- Comm. 8E-11: 2024 Year-End Budget Balancing Amendments from County Executive
- Comm. 9E-10: Authorization to establish contract with Waste Management
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is reviewing requests to extend sales and compensating use taxes. The body is also considering local laws regarding tax dollar disclosure, the 'STUNT Law,' and amendments to charter term lengths and limits.
- Home Rule Request for the extension of additional 1.0% and 0.75% sales and compensating use taxes
- Local Law Intro. 5-2 (2024): Amending the Erie County Charter in relation to term lengths and term limits
- Local Law Intro. 2-1 (2024): The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act
- Property transfer of nine old land reclamation site parcels to the Village of Depew
- Local Law Intro. 7-1 (2024): The STUNT Law
Erie County Legislature
The Erie County Legislature is meeting to discuss proposed local laws regarding tax disclosure, term limits, and public safety. The body is also reviewing several contracts and budget transfers requested by the County Executive.
- LL INTRO. 5-2 (2024): Amending the Erie County Charter in Relation to Term Lengths and Term Limits
- LL INTRO. 2-1 (2024): The Tax Dollar Disclosure Act
- LL INTRO. 7-1 (2024): The STUNT Law
- Contract with ECIDA for road construction on the former Bethlehem Steel Site
- Resolution to approve eight-year review modifications of Southeast Agricultural District 15