Actually, it could have been part of the plan. My understanding is of the local government has had past issues of being bloated and was rather wasteful
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Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra tonight received the endorsements of the Republican, Conservative and Independence Parties.
Giambra kicked-off the evening by being unanimously endorsed by the Erie County Republican Party Executive Committee. Gathered at the Georgian Room of the Statler Towers, Republican Chairman Bob Davis upon hearing no other nominations instructed the Party Secretary to cast one ballot on behalf of the County Executive. Giambra’s name was placed in nomination by City of Buffalo Chairman Dennis Ryan. Seconds included Donna McCartney, Russell Smith, Lou Palma, Marina Woolcock, Jim Domagalski, Ralph Mohr, and Brad Stamm.
“Promises made - promises kept. Joel Giambra promised to cut taxes 30 percent and reduce the size of government during his first term and he’s kept his promises. Under Joel’s leadership, the Erie County property tax levy has been cut 31 percent and the voters have
Erie County Republican Chairman Robert Davis
overwhelming supported referendums to merge government services and end senseless duplication. Simply put, Giambra’s dollars and sense approach to government is working,” said Erie County Republican Chairman Bob Davis.
“Joel’s a team player. He’s helped the Republican Party expand its tent. County Executive Giambra truly understands the need to bring everyone together,” said City of Buffalo Chairman Dennis Ryan, during his nominating speech.
“Joel’s support of the African-American community has translated into placing highly qualified African-Americans in leadership posts. George Alexander proudly serves as his Commissioner for Youth Services and Probation. And when the Democrats in the County Legislature fired Sharon Hanson, an African-American women, from the ECMC Board of Managers, Joel Giambra quickly reappointed her to the Board,” noted Russell Smith of Masten, during his second.
Later in the evening, Erie County Independence Party Chairman Tony Orsini convened a meeting at the Peppermill Restaurant, Grand Island, where Giambra gained the endorsement of the Independence Party. Party members reaffirmed the County Executive’s message of change. The Independence Party holds the coveted third position on the election ballot. They cited his willingness to work and listen to the entire community.
Finally, a meeting was called to order by Erie County Conservative Party Chairman Ralph Lorigo. The County Executive appeared before the Conservative Party’s Executive Committee and received their endorsement. The Conservative Party’s endorsement meeting was held on South Park Blvd., South Buffalo.
County Executive Giambra expressed his sincere thanks to the members of all three committees for their generous and gracious endorsements. Giambra pledged to work with each of them to assure reelection this fall.
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While I hate to see people lose jobs in this case, it would appear that in the past, taxes have actually been lowered and the goverments wasteful spending streamlined. I also get the impression that the local goverment is handcuffed by state expenditures, such as healthcare.
Hopefully something can be done to save some jobs or to get them in other areas where needed.
