JANUARY 7, 2009

COUNTY LEGISLATURE CHAIR LYNN M. MARINELLI REAPPOINTED TO STATEWIDE COMMITTEE

Erie County Legislature Chair Lynn M. Marinelli (D-Buffalo, Tonawanda) has been reappointed to The New York State Association of Counties' Economic Development, Environmental and Rural Affairs Committee.

Legislator Marinelli's participation on the NYSAC committee will continue to provide her with an additional opportunity to influence upstate economic planning and policy initiatives.

"With county and state finances being affected by the current national economic crisis, participating in governmental work and pooling our resources as a county is vital," Legislator Marinelli said. "I will continue working with elected officials and other leaders from across New York State to make sure Erie County and other counties are treated fairly and are not assigned increased costs through unfunded mandates."

The chair is a strong advocate for a small business focus in energizing the Western New York economy. She is also a supporter of cultural tourism and the reengineering of older industries into cleaner and more efficient operations, including green initiatives.

Legislator Marinelli currently serves on the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board.

For more information, people can contact Director of Communications Kevin J. Hosey at 858-8607.

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