JUNE 11, 2009

COUNTY LEGISLATOR WROBLEWSKI ANNOUNCES LOCAL LAW REDUCING LEGISLATURE, CONTINUING REFORM

Erie County Legislator Timothy M. Wroblewski (D-West Seneca, South Cheektowaga) and nine other Democratic County Legislators are sponsoring a local law reducing the number of County Legislators to 13 from its current 15 members.

The local law will also put to referendum an increase in the length of term for county legislature positions to four years from two years, as recommended by the Erie County Legislature 21st Century Commission.

"This action makes reform a reality, honors the work of the bipartisan 21st Century Commission and continues our pattern of reform with the Erie County Charter revisions," Legislator Wroblewski said. "Through the actions of the County Legislature, we have achieved true reforms, not just words, by successfully fighting a property tax increase proposed by the county executive and saving county taxpayers more than $6 million."

"The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority has acknowledged that the county is in the best financial shape it has been in years by its recent declaration to become an advisory board," Legislator Wroblewski added. "This is more proof that the County Legislature's prudent fiscal policies and conservative approach to spending and borrowing are the correct actions for us to take."

Legislator Wroblewski noted that the Erie County Legislature originally was made up of 20 members, was downsized to 17 members and downsized again to 15 members in 2003. He also expressed his appreciation for the work of the 21st Century Commission.

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