February 10, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY

Developer Paul Ciminelli and Assemblyman Sam Hoyt Urge Legislature to Pass "Strategic Development Act"

Legislator Maria Whyte proposes Act that would establish a county-wide Planning Board and bring Erie County out of the dark ages

Who:
Erie County Legislator Maria Whyte, 6th District
Paul Ciminelli, President and CEO, Ciminelli Development
NYS Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, 144th District
George Grasser, Partners for a Livable WNY

What:
Press Conference at 11:00 a.m. followed by
Energy and Environment Committee Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

When:
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Legislative Chambers
92 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Fourth Floor

Why:
Erie County is one of only four counties in NYS without regional planning, contributing to uncoordinated development, a poor local economy, sprawling infrastructure, and high taxes. The purpose of the Committee meeting is discuss how a County Planning Board can draw Erie County out of the dark ages and facilitate better economic development in our region. Ciminelli, one of upstate New York's leading developers, will testify that a Planning Board can remove some of the "hidden costs" of development and expedite the process of getting a project off the ground. Hoyt will testify regarding the various state grants Erie County could be eligible for if county-wide planning were implemented.

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