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Collins gives sneak preview of Wednesday’s State of County address
Lee Chowaniec
In one of his several conference calls / meetings held today, County Executive Chris gave attendees a glimpse of what to expect in his State of the County address on Wednesday.
Apr 1, 2008, 16:25
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Collins on Hardline with Hardwick, “a breath of fresh air.”
Lee Chowaniec
County Executive Chris Collins appeared on the WBEN Hardline with Hardwick Show this morning. Straight off, he declared that he was not interested in seeking any other political position, but only interested in bringing change to Erie County.
Mar 30, 2008, 19:26
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Write-in votes, why not, residents of Alden and Lancaster ask?
Lee Chowaniec
Dissatisfaction with endorsed candidates and discontent with the absence of political choice, residents in Alden and Lancaster are encouraging voters to cast write-in ballots.
Oct 23, 2007, 21:26
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Jimmy Griffin Endorses Chris Collins
Jimmy Griffin Endorses Chris Collins
Oct 9, 2007, 16:33
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Is this year's Town of Lancaster's election for the birds?
Lee Chowaniec
Believing there's no real campaign competition for this year's Lancaster town elections to affect change, an individual who writes on the SpeakUpWNY message board under the pseudonym "Foot Fungus", has initiated an Internet campaign to energize registered voters who want to change the status quo. No one will argue that his campaign is for the birds.
Sep 6, 2007, 12:45
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Ulbrich Endorses call for Dedicated Highway Fund
Erie County Legislature Candidate Tom Ulbrich (5th District) has announced that he fully supports a proposed local law that will annually dedicate existing county funds toward road and bridge maintenance and construction, as well as other infrastructure improvements.
Aug 24, 2007, 10:38
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Republican Legislators Announce Plan to Fund Road Improvements
Gary S. Howell
Ranzenhofer told the Buffalo News, “The question is whether we are going to help governments or help people.”
Aug 23, 2007, 12:52
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It takes a collapsed bridge to accelerate action on remedial work for the Cemetery Road Bridge
Lee Chowaniec
“The Cemetery Road Bridge looks in worse shape than what it is.” The bridge was overbuilt, there should be no failure concerns.” We yellowed fagged it in late 2006, it should be fine until replacement in 2009.” We’ll look at it again later in the year.” And then the Minneapolis Bridge came down and the Cemetery Bridge issue took on another perspective with state and local transportation officials.
Aug 9, 2007, 17:04
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Lancaster supervisor race pits seasoned warrior against neophyte
Lee Chowaniec
Unlike Democrat Council Members Dan Amatura and Donna Stempniak and Town Clerk Johanna Coleman running unopposed in November’s election for Town Board positions, incumbent Supervisor Robert Giza will face opposition from endorsed Republican Party candidate James Ward.
Aug 1, 2007, 19:25
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Lancaster takes action to hire three police officers
Lee Chowaniec
The Lancaster Town Board unanimously approved a resolution that allows Supervisor Robert Giza to take action with the Personnel Officer of the County of Erie to hire three police officers with full salaries and benefits.
Jul 18, 2007, 09:08
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