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Every month Chris Collins issues a Taxpayer Newsletter to keep residents informed about what's happening in Erie County government.
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March 11, 2010
Read Chris Collins 2010 State of the County Address here....
March 11, 2010
During his annual State of the County address today, Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced that the County has ended 2...
March 8, 2010
The Erie County Probation Department has developed a unit to enforce warrantless searches on cases that h...
January 14, 2010
Erie County Executive Chris Collins and County Parks Commissioner Jim Hornung welcome the opportunity to wor...
January 8, 2010
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, County Parks Commissioner Jim Hornung and Legislator John Mills are pleased to...
January 8, 2010
According to the New York State Department of Health, Erie County has administered 84,547 doses of the H1N1 vaccine to date.&...
December 30, 2009
The Board of Directors of Erie County Medical Center Corp. and Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced today that the...
December 7, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins made five select vetoes to Budget amendments passed by the Erie County Legislature last ...
December 1, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins held a press availability this afternoon to discuss the 2010 County Budget ame...
November 24, 2009
Erie County Probation Officers performed five warrantless searches of probationers’ homes in Depew yesterday. W...
November 23, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins has signed into law the anti-texting measure passed by the Erie County Legislature in O...
November 18, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins joined members of the County Department of Social Services to recognize the 10th an...
October 22, 2009
About a year ago, Erie County Executive Chris Collins, State Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and Tonawanda Mayor Ronald Pi...
October 15, 2009
More than 100 homeowners in communities throughout Erie County have benefitted annually from the Erie County Housing Reh...
October 7, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins today announced the formation of the Rare Books Commission. The Commission will i...
October 2, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins is proposing a 2010 County Budget with no increase in the property tax rate. The $1...
September 28, 2009
County Executive Joins Call for More State Funding
Critical WNY infrastructure support drastically cut
County E...
September 11, 2009
Erie County Attorney Cheryl A. Green has submitted a letter, on behalf of Erie County, strongly refuting the baseless alle...
August 20, 2009
The Erie County Health Department is proud to sponsor more “Be Active!” walks along with Wegmans, the Wellness In...
August 5, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins has appointed Legislator Kathy Konst as Commissioner of Environment &...
August 4, 2009
Erie County Assists in Removal of Eyesore/Property Remediation
With Erie County’s help, demolition is u...
July 31, 2009
Strong sales tax numbers and efficiency savings help achieve ‘positive variance’
Erie County is endi...
July 30, 2009
Says voters should be given an opportunity to vote on two matters separately
Calling it deceitful, Erie County E...
July 24, 2009
Collins says member's ties to organized labor influenced vote
Erie County Executive Chris Collins expressed extr...
July 23, 2009
Cheektowaga Supervisor Mary Holtz along with County Executive Chris Collins and Erie County Legislator Tim Kenn...
July 22, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins joined City of Tonawanda Mayor Ronald Pilozzi to announce the start of a gr...
July 21, 2009
“Horses for Heroes” Program Made Possible with Grant
Erie County Executive Chris C...
July 20, 2009
Innovative economic development measure offers solution to state inaction, certain EC legislators pad resolution with union giv...
June 24, 2009
After nearly five years, Tonawanda Creek Road in Clarence is finally re-opened to traffic. Erie County Ex...
June 2, 2009
The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority (Control Board) accepted today a newly revise...
May 21, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, County Parks Commissioner Jim Hornung, and Buffalo Public W...
May 19, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, Health Commissioner Dr. Anthony Billittier and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg S...
May 14, 2009
Joined by developers and town supervisors in calling legislation duplicative & wasteful; rejects creation of needless ...
May 4, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins was joined by Autistic Services Executive Director Veronica Federiconi and three ...
May 1, 2009
A first quarter Budget Monitoring Report (BMR) prepared by Erie County Director of Budget and Management Gregory Gach shows...
April 22, 2009
Consent agreement ensures city parks & pools will be open for summer
Erie County Executive Chris Collins an...
April 22, 2009
Agreement will get stalled projects moving, meets needs of both county & board
Erie County Executive Chris ...
April 21, 2009
Residents encouraged to get healthy
The Erie County Health Department is proud to sponsor more "Be Active!" wal...
April 16, 2009
Proposed bills force prevailing wage for IDA financed projects
Local business and political leaders came togeth...
April 11, 2009
Special Gift for Veterans
Despite some late season snow earlier this week, the Elma Meadows and Grover Clevelan...
April 7, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, along with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Skibitsky...
April 2, 2009
Maple Road Reconstruction Moves Forward The Erie County Legislature unanimously passed resolutions allowing the Maple Roa...
March 23, 2009
StopNYPA.org lets public voice outrage over plan to raise rates and issues bonuses
Erie County Executive Chris ...
March 18, 2009
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recognized the Erie County Department of Social Services ...
March 17, 2009
Erie County is introducing a new Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). This program will help keep businesses afloat...
February 2, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown and Erie Community College President Jack Quinn anno...
January 17, 2009
Mayor Brown and County Executive Collins Advocate for Federal Stimulus Package Funding to Move Critical Projects, Crea...
January 13, 2009
Family fun event returns after several year absence
Erie County and the Niagara Frontier Recreation & Par...
January 12, 2009
Ruling reaffirms unlawful actions by Legislature & transparency of Collins' budget
Speaking with reporter...
January 10, 2009
Erie County Executive Chris Collins today handed over the keys to three brand-new vans for the Erie County sponsored G...
December 8, 2008
Calls on Majority to let vetoes stand
Erie County Executive Chris Collins has delivered his 2009 Budget Veto ...
December 3, 2008
Limited time offer makes great Holiday gift
The Erie County Parks Department has introduced a must have prese...
December 1, 2008
Legislature Amendments Ignore County Charter, Collins Promises Vetoes
Erie County Executive Chris Collins say...
November 25, 2008
New law honors those left out of previous exemptions
Erie County Executive Chris Collins today signed into l...
November 6, 2008
Grants target youth and senior programs, many based in City of Buffalo
Erie County Executive Chris Collins an...
October 30, 2008
Employees honored after successfully completing first Lean Six Sigma projects
Erie County Executive Chris Col...
October 30, 2008
Experts expect record need for HEAP this winter season
With cold weather fast approaching and energy costs on...
October 21, 2008
Contractor willing to move forward despite Comptroller's refusal to pay
Erie County Executive Chris Collins a...
October 8, 2008
County facing fuel shortage, Legislature twice blocked solution
Erie County Executive Chris Collins today call...
September 29, 2008
Efficiency program is fully funded through 2009
Erie County has a new Six Sigma Director. Erie County Executive C...
September 24, 2008
Brooks, Collins and Mahoney embark on historic statewide tour to unveil Commission
Monroe County Executive ...
September 19, 2008
Law wastes taxpayer dollars, harms local businesses
Honoring a campaign promise, Erie County Executive Chri...
September 12, 2008
Trail Segment from Tonawanda to Amherst Helps Complete Erie Canalway Trail in WNY
Erie County and the New Y...
August 26, 2008
CITY OF TONAWANDA—The first projects to be approved and funded by the Buffalo & Erie County Greenway Fund Sta...
August 21, 2008
Technology proves significant cost saver for other governments
Erie County Executive Chris Collins and Erie Co...
August 18, 2008
Cooperation and coordination between county & town help improve infrastructure
Erie County Executive Chris...
August 7, 2008
Public, private collaboration will provide dignified memorial free of charge
Erie County Executive Chris Collin...
July 7, 2008
Davis leaves after firmly establishing business approach to government
Erie County Executive Chris Collins today ...
June 11, 2008
Urge Buffalo Niagara get fair share of funding
New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program has racked up a billon doll...
May 23, 2008
Emergency services professionals provide vital services all year long
Each year, one week is set aside to celebra...
May 23, 2008
ERIE COUNTY CLERK KATHY HOCHUL, COUNTY EXECUTIVE CHRIS COLLINS, AND ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF TIMOTHY HOWARD TODAY ANNOUNCED A D...
May 19, 2008
Trocaire College first to enter into partnership with Erie County
Veterans returning to Erie County from Iraq and Afgha...
April 25, 2008
Emergency alert system provides valuable information free of charge
Erie County Executive Chris Collins and Eri...
April 22, 2008
Nearly $16,000 also targets Eden nursery school & Delaware Soccer Club
Erie County Executive Chris Collins ...
April 1, 2008
Common sense cuts occurred across the board
Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced today that after a com...
March 24, 2008
More than $12,000 given to support computer literacy & dance programs
Erie County Executive Chris Collins and Dep...
March 5, 2008
Cheryl Green would become first female County Attorney
Erie County Executive Chris Collins has appointed Cheryl A. Gre...
February 12, 2008
Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced today that the final Hepatitis A vaccination clinic we be held Wednesday, Feb...
February 11, 2008
Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced today that there will be an additional Hepatitis A vaccination clinic h...
February 8, 2008
Welch Brings Both Business & Veterans Affairs Experience
Erie County Executive Chris Collins has tapped P...
February 6, 2008
Salaries to help Erie County's most vulnerable residents
Erie County Executive Chris Collins and Deputy Erie County...
February 2, 2008
Erie County Executive Chris Collins made the following appointments on his first official day in office:
•Comm...
January 3, 2008
County Executive's action consistent with campaign platform
Erie County Executive Chris Collins announced today that...
December 31, 2007
County Executive-Elect selects county employees with records of success
Erie County Executive-Elect Chris Co...
December 21, 2007
Deputy County Executive Will Work For One Dollar Per Month
Erie County Executive-Elect Chris Collins has announced...
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