Erie County Legislators Michele M. Iannello (D-Kenmore) and Kathy Konst (D-Lancaster) announced their 2008 Development Package at a press conference in Erie County Hall today. In an effort to continue their Reform Agenda, they have authored and presented three resolutions. They are re-introducing Term Limits for Legislators as a measure of Accountability. The resolution subsequently proposes a Local Law that would limit legislators to twelve years in office while changing the term of holding office to four (4) years. The Local Law was originally presented to the Legislature in 2006. If approved by the Legislature it would then have to go to the voters in November.
Their second reform resolution calls for Renewable Energy by way of adopting a U.S. Cool Counties Climate Stabilization Declaration. The resolution calls for a reduction of global warming emissions as greenhouse gases are among the most significant problems facing the world today. Corporations and all levels of government will need to work together to adopt emission reduction targets and programs. Energy efficiency and climate stabilization will have a positive economic impact as well.
The third resolution calls for Fiscal Relief through legislation that caps the county portion of tax on Gas and Diesel Motor Fuel at $3 per gallon.
“Each resolution signifies an effort to make County government more accountable, more transparent and responsive to the tax payers we represent,” stated Legislator Konst. “Our due diligence will be done in analyzing the pros and cons of each measure.”
Legislator Iannello stated, “We are proposing real change to help defend the middle class. We cannot afford business as usual anymore. I call on my fellow Legislators to support these proposals.”
Immediately following this press conference will be an informational meeting to discuss the resolution regarding the cap on gas and diesel motor fuel taxes. Future informational meetings will be held to discuss the two other reform resolutions at a date to be determined.
Today’s meeting will be attended by Erie County Comptroller Mark Polancarz and Albany County Comptroller Mike Connors to present additional information regarding the gas cap proposal.
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