🌎 Erie County is committed to Climate Action. We're doing our part to support worldwide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & build a climate-smart community. Read more about Erie County Environment & Planning's environmental initiatives at: https://lnkd.in/e3F8R9vq
About us
Erie County is located on the western border of New York State along Lake Erie, part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area. With almost one million residents, the county covers 1,058 square miles and consists of three cities and 25 town governments. Erie County is governed under a "home rule" charter which separates legislative and executive functions. County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, elected to a four-year term, is the chief executive officer of the county. The County Legislature is the county's governing body, consisting of 11 members elected to two-year terms. Other elected positions are Comptroller, Clerk, District Attorney, and Sheriff. Erie County government employs over 5,600 individuals and has an annual budget of $1.45 billion. Erie County administers vital public services, provides law enforcement and maintains public infrastructure for its roughly one million residents. The Erie County Executive is Mark C. Poloncarz, who took office in January 2012. For job opportunities, visit: erie.gov/jobs
- Website
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erie.gov
External link for Erie County
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Buffalo, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1961
Locations
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Primary
95 Franklin St.
Buffalo, NY 14202, US
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Employees at Erie County
Updates
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Food stamps & SNAP benefits are here to put healthy, nutritious food within everyone's reach. However, less than half of eligible #seniors are enrolled! More info at: https://lnkd.in/dnq2sMP For assistance, call Erie County Senior Services at (716) 858-8526. #SNAP #FoodStamps #SeniorCitizens
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🎓 Have you caught a University Express livestream yet? Erie County Senior Services offers FREE interactive online educational classes, geared toward older adults 55+! Find one that interests you in a variety of subjects: current affairs, history, science, medicine, finance—and more! Full schedule & registration at: erie.gov/universityexpress Watch prior classes: https://lnkd.in/ddVQaDn
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For news, community events, and more from the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, visit: Web: erie.gov/ecod Twitter: twitter.com/ErieCountyOPD Facebook: facebook.com/ErieCountyOPD
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🌳 Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, in partnership with the M&T Bank Green Team, planted native trees in Thomas F. Higgins Park, a natural habitat park in South Buffalo. This was the kick-off event of the Community Forestry Partnership Project. Erie County was awarded a $5.2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Grant. Learn more at: erie.gov/parks & erie.gov/trees.
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✅ Remember: Early voting continues today & tomorrow (Saturday & Sunday) 9 AM – 5 PM. With 38 locations across Erie County to choose from, there are plenty of opportunities to cast your ballot. Questions? Visit elections.erie.gov or call the Erie County Board Of Elections at 716-858-8891.
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🎓 Caught a FREE University Express class yet? Erie County Senior Services offers online classes geared toward adults 55+. Find one that interests you in current affairs, history, science, medicine—& more! Class schedule at: erie.gov/universityexpress Watch prior classes: https://lnkd.in/ddVQaDn
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🏚️🏠 Did you know? The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning provides 0% loans to low/medium-income homeowners to help with essential repairs. For application information or to learn about other housing programs, visit: https://lnkd.in/gp7e7kpd #housing #SmartGrowth
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✅ Remember: Early voting continues today & Friday, noon – 9 PM; and Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM. With 38 locations across Erie County to choose from, there are plenty of opportunities to cast your ballot. Questions? Visit elections.erie.gov or call the Erie County Board Of Elections at 716-858-8891.