Prudent, Fiscally Responsible Budget Reduces Property Tax for Seventh Consecutive Year, Garners Unanimous Support from Erie County Legislature
Budget Increases Funding for Libraries, Tourism Promotion; Invests in Parks, Public Safety, Technology, More
ERIE COUNTY, NY— Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz today issued the following statement pursuant to the Erie County Legislature’s unanimous vote to approve the Proposed 2025 Budget (“the Budget”). The Budget lowers Erie County’s Equalized Full-Value Property Tax Rate Per $1,000 (“Property Tax Rate”) from $3.39 for 2024 down to $3.28 for 2025 – a $0.11 reduction. This is the lowest-ever Property Tax Rate in Erie County history and is the seventh consecutive year that the Poloncarz administration has reduced that rate. The Budget also makes investments in libraries, parks, public safety and tourism promotion among other areas.
“Crafting the Budget each year is a months-long process involving numerous departments and partners in government working to reach a final document that invests wisely in Erie County, addressing today’s issues while planning for the future. The Adopted Budget for 2025 is a responsible, balanced plan that once again reduces property taxes while investing in the programs and services that Erie County residents expect, such as public safety, parks and libraries,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “I thank Erie County Legislature Chair April Baskin and Majority Leader Tim Meyers, along with Minority Leader John Mills, for supporting these investments in our community and for their leadership and partnership in reaching this successful conclusion. Together we are getting work done for the people of Erie County and building a community we can all be proud of.”
