Erich Weyant 🏳️🌈 🫏
@erichweyant.bsky.social
Democratic hack from Western New York with 20 years on the local & state level. Here to boost democracy, common sense and the rule of law.
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Diamond Jim Radio Hour - Ep 9 - Erich Weyant
Podcast Episode · The Square Podcast · 2025-08-21 · 1h 26m
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I first walked into the Rath Building in the early ’90s, a young gay man unsure if government had room for me. Today I help lead the Legislature that decides how it serves all of us. I shared some of that journey, along with a few behind-the-scenes lessonson the Diamond Jim Radio Hour.
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This is a case study in the politics of tax collection. Yes, it's one of those how-the-sausage-is-made stories, but it'll give you a lot more insight than your high school civics class.
No more 'collusion': Compromise reached after year of disagreement involving mortgage taxes in Erie County
After a year of disagreement, accusations and budget gaps involving the previously uninteresting "mortgage tax," Erie County Clerk Michael "Mickey" Kearns and the County Legislature have reached a compromise.
buffalonews.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is a case study in the politics of tax collection. Yes, it's one of those how-the-sausage-is-made stories, but it'll give you a lot more insight than your high school civics class.
Had a great time joining Diamond Jim to talk through the 2025 results: what surprised us, what didn’t, and what the numbers say about where Erie County is heading. Always fun and a little chaotic. If you're curious how the cycle shook out across the county, give it a listen.
Diamond Jim Radio Hour - Ep 12 - 2025 Election Recap | The Diamond Jim Radio Hour
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November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Had a great time joining Diamond Jim to talk through the 2025 results: what surprised us, what didn’t, and what the numbers say about where Erie County is heading. Always fun and a little chaotic. If you're curious how the cycle shook out across the county, give it a listen.
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In today's Politics and Stuff, @kenkruly.bsky.social reminds us of the old political saw: As Cheektowaga goes, so go the state and nation. After what happened a week ago, we can only hope that holds true next year. politicsandstuff.com/2025/11/11/a...
As Cheektowaga goes, so goes the nation
The headline of this post is an old saw that at least anecdotally is truer than not. How the Town of Cheektowaga votes often lays out a pattern that is duplicated countywide, statewide, and n…
politicsandstuff.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In today's Politics and Stuff, @kenkruly.bsky.social reminds us of the old political saw: As Cheektowaga goes, so go the state and nation. After what happened a week ago, we can only hope that holds true next year. politicsandstuff.com/2025/11/11/a...
The 2024 Trump "realignment" is over already open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
The 2024 Trump "realignment" is over already
Claims of a conservative realignment of non-whites, the working class, and young voters have been highly exaggerated
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November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The 2024 Trump "realignment" is over already open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
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Have an Erie County issue to bring before County Legislature? Starting Thursday, for the first time, you'll get the chance to address the governing body directly. Here's how that will work.
For first time, anyone from the public who wants to speak before Erie County Legislature can
Starting with this week's Erie County Legislature meeting, the public will have the chance to address the Legislature on agenda items and other topics related to county business during public
buffalonews.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Have an Erie County issue to bring before County Legislature? Starting Thursday, for the first time, you'll get the chance to address the governing body directly. Here's how that will work.
A solid overview of this year’s races for Erie County Legislature.
Voting Tuesday? Here's what to know about Erie County races. First, all 11 Erie County Legislature seats are technically up for election this year, but only a few have real opponents. Here's what to know: buffalonews.com/news...
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Erie County Legislature races this year are for 1-year terms. Here are contests worth watching
For the first time, all Erie County Legislature races feature only one-year terms. Here's a look at who's running.
buffalonews.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A solid overview of this year’s races for Erie County Legislature.
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Here's how it Erie County Sheriff John Garcia agreed to speak with the Erie County Legislature regarding the Granville case after a lengthy silence.
After lengthy silence, Garcia to appear before the Legislature to address Granville case
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia has agreed to appear before the County Legislature on Thursday to answer questions in relation to the Daniel "D.J." Granville case.
buffalonews.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Here's how it Erie County Sheriff John Garcia agreed to speak with the Erie County Legislature regarding the Granville case after a lengthy silence.
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Hell yes, Pittsburgh. Love Yinz. No Kings.
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hell yes, Pittsburgh. Love Yinz. No Kings.
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Over half of Iowa's energy comes from wind power. Because of Ashley Hinson's vote to gut clean energy tax credits via the "Big Beautiful Bill," Iowans will see their utilities go up by hundreds of dollars a year and thousands of Iowa workers are at risk of losing their jobs.
October 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Over half of Iowa's energy comes from wind power. Because of Ashley Hinson's vote to gut clean energy tax credits via the "Big Beautiful Bill," Iowans will see their utilities go up by hundreds of dollars a year and thousands of Iowa workers are at risk of losing their jobs.
We inherit stories from our families, reminders of how people chose to act when there were no easy answers. The Buffalo News has published my column about my ancestor, whose choice to enlist in the Revolutionary War has lessons for finding courage in our uncertain times. rb.gy/ygkjkq
My View: Acts of service must be their own reward
The lesson is that service does not wait for perfect conditions, nor is it just the responsibility of those in elected office. It belongs to the ordinary people who choose
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October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We inherit stories from our families, reminders of how people chose to act when there were no easy answers. The Buffalo News has published my column about my ancestor, whose choice to enlist in the Revolutionary War has lessons for finding courage in our uncertain times. rb.gy/ygkjkq
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Ever since an Iowa-based newspaper chain bought @buffalonews.com in 2020, they have only taken from The Buffalo News and this community. We need ownership that invests in local journalism. But we don't have one. That must change.
Here’s our statement on today’s @buffalonews.com announcement:
October 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ever since an Iowa-based newspaper chain bought @buffalonews.com in 2020, they have only taken from The Buffalo News and this community. We need ownership that invests in local journalism. But we don't have one. That must change.
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An outside forensic audit of the Erie County Clerk's Office found no additional public money missing from the Clerk's Office. BUT auditors refused to conclusively state that no other money was taken. The full scoop:
Outside audit of Clerk's Office uncovers 'extortion' emails and faults lack of access to information
Emails referencing 'extortion,' information delays and other issues were found in outside forensic audit of the Erie County Clerk's Office, which was released this week.
buffalonews.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
An outside forensic audit of the Erie County Clerk's Office found no additional public money missing from the Clerk's Office. BUT auditors refused to conclusively state that no other money was taken. The full scoop:
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Following the Granville case? Read this early exclusive on D.J. Granville's plans to return to work, his intent to make restitution, and the latest on whether the Erie County Legislature is going to investigate anything after saying in March that they would.
Erie County legislators want an outside investigation into Granville case, as Granville looks to return to work next week
Erie County Democrats in the County Legislature are asking for a state probe of the case of Daniel "DJ" Granville, the high-ranking member of the Sheriff's Office who crashed his county-owned pickup truck into seven parked cars.
buffalonews.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Following the Granville case? Read this early exclusive on D.J. Granville's plans to return to work, his intent to make restitution, and the latest on whether the Erie County Legislature is going to investigate anything after saying in March that they would.
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Erie County Legislator St. Jean Tard is adding her name to the call for an outside investigation into the Granville case.
Another elected official wants state attorney general to investigate Granville case
Add Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard to the growing list of elected leaders asking that the New York State Attorney General Letitia James investigate the Granville case as public pressure mounts.
buffalonews.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Erie County Legislator St. Jean Tard is adding her name to the call for an outside investigation into the Granville case.
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Ahead of this weekend's Revive in 25 event in Gas Works Park, Dominick Bonny took a deep dive into Sean Feucht's background, ideology, and right wing political affiliations and the provocative Christian nationalist playbook he uses www.cascadepbs.org/news/2025/08...
How Seattle fits into the modern Christian Nationalist playbook
Stoking outrage in progressive cities is part of the game plan for evangelical preachers like Sean Feucht, whose influence has been steadily growing.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ahead of this weekend's Revive in 25 event in Gas Works Park, Dominick Bonny took a deep dive into Sean Feucht's background, ideology, and right wing political affiliations and the provocative Christian nationalist playbook he uses www.cascadepbs.org/news/2025/08...
I first walked into the Rath Building in the early ’90s, a young gay man unsure if government had room for me. Today I help lead the Legislature that decides how it serves all of us. I shared some of that journey, along with a few behind-the-scenes lessonson the Diamond Jim Radio Hour.
Diamond Jim Radio Hour - Ep 9 - Erich Weyant
Podcast Episode · The Square Podcast · 2025-08-21 · 1h 26m
podcasts.apple.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I first walked into the Rath Building in the early ’90s, a young gay man unsure if government had room for me. Today I help lead the Legislature that decides how it serves all of us. I shared some of that journey, along with a few behind-the-scenes lessonson the Diamond Jim Radio Hour.
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Tariffs create dysfunction and unintended consequences... we are moving into the FO phase this Fall.
"Global supply chain activity fell in July as U.S. manufacturers sharply tapered purchases of materials and components after building inventories in June ahead of the end of the 'tariff pause'" share.google/q6rt9WVoR2GV...
"U.S. manufacturers [are] preparing for lower demand going forward."
"U.S. manufacturers [are] preparing for lower demand going forward."
August 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tariffs create dysfunction and unintended consequences... we are moving into the FO phase this Fall.
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There aren't many people who can make county sewage treatment sound interesting. But I know a guy. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
Why upgrades to one Erie County sewage plant could cost more than $200 million, and who pays
Erie County's Southtowns sewage treatment plant is undergoing its first major expansion in 45 years at a potential cost of more than $200 million. That has implications for certain taxpayers.
buffalonews.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
There aren't many people who can make county sewage treatment sound interesting. But I know a guy. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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Hochul: "This is a war. We are at war. And that's why the gloves are off and I say, bring it on."
August 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hochul: "This is a war. We are at war. And that's why the gloves are off and I say, bring it on."
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We have stories going back 20 years of @eriecounty.bsky.social trying to sell its sprawling Erie County Home nursing complex in Alden. So why have two men have finally decided to take the property and turn it into a cannabis growing operation? Find out here: buffalonews.com/news...
Deal to turn sprawling nursing home property in Alden into a marijuana farm was years in the making
Brothers Ryan and Luke Rich's vision of transforming an abandoned, Erie County-owned nursing home property into one of the most successful marijuana growing and distribution facilities in the state is taking shape.
buffalonews.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We have stories going back 20 years of @eriecounty.bsky.social trying to sell its sprawling Erie County Home nursing complex in Alden. So why have two men have finally decided to take the property and turn it into a cannabis growing operation? Find out here: buffalonews.com/news...
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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Eric Holder gets it. Finally, someone’s echoing what I’ve been screaming for months: GOP map-rigging is a power-play...not policy. He sees the same threat so many of us have warned about...so let’s ride his voice...expose the fraud...fight for fair maps. No more mamba-pamby BS.
August 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Eric Holder gets it. Finally, someone’s echoing what I’ve been screaming for months: GOP map-rigging is a power-play...not policy. He sees the same threat so many of us have warned about...so let’s ride his voice...expose the fraud...fight for fair maps. No more mamba-pamby BS.
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Essential reading on the suicide of Corporate Media by it’s greedy billionaire bastard owners
Hitler shut down all free press
These assholes shut themselves down!
Why?
$$$
Bravo
@freepress.bsky.social
www.freepress.net/who-owns-med...
2- thx @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Hitler shut down all free press
These assholes shut themselves down!
Why?
$$$
Bravo
@freepress.bsky.social
www.freepress.net/who-owns-med...
2- thx @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Who Owns the Media
Who owns the 35 most powerful media companies in America? Learn how these giants came to dominate the U.S. media landscape through mergers, acquisition and manipulation. Free Press rates their ability...
www.freepress.net
July 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Essential reading on the suicide of Corporate Media by it’s greedy billionaire bastard owners
Hitler shut down all free press
These assholes shut themselves down!
Why?
$$$
Bravo
@freepress.bsky.social
www.freepress.net/who-owns-med...
2- thx @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Hitler shut down all free press
These assholes shut themselves down!
Why?
$$$
Bravo
@freepress.bsky.social
www.freepress.net/who-owns-med...
2- thx @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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I doubt that there is a single family in America that hasn’t benefitted directly from the NIH.
July 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I doubt that there is a single family in America that hasn’t benefitted directly from the NIH.
@genesperling.bsky.social calls it: Middle-class families lose big under this plan. A $65K construction worker ends up $3,160 in the red after meager tax cuts are swamped by tariff hikes and health premium spikes. A $32K hairdresser? Nearly $2k worse off. Higher costs, not help, is their agenda.
Opinion | Republicans are adding health care taxes — but not on the rich
It’s not too late for Congress to extend existing tax breaks for working families.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@genesperling.bsky.social calls it: Middle-class families lose big under this plan. A $65K construction worker ends up $3,160 in the red after meager tax cuts are swamped by tariff hikes and health premium spikes. A $32K hairdresser? Nearly $2k worse off. Higher costs, not help, is their agenda.