Sandra Tan
@sandratan.bsky.social
I'm a Buffalo News reporter in search of meaningful Erie County government stories that tell us something about the way we live. Proud member of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild. Also on X and Facebook.
And Erie County Legislature incumbents win across the board, including Jeanne Vinal, D-Amherst, who faced a serious Republican challenger in the 5th District: buffalonews.com/news...
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Hardwick wins the Erie County comptroller's race
Incumbent Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick handily won re-election to a second term Tuesday against Republican challenger Christine Czarnik.
buffalonews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
And Erie County Legislature incumbents win across the board, including Jeanne Vinal, D-Amherst, who faced a serious Republican challenger in the 5th District: buffalonews.com/news...
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Aside from Erie County Legislature races, the only county race that all voters can cast ballots for is the Erie County comptroller's race. Here's a good overview about what the candidates stand for and how that race has been shaping up. buffalonews.com/news...
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Erie County comptroller's race includes everything from a Home Depot credit card to a promise to forgo raises
The Erie County comptroller's race pits a scrappy Republican challenger against a seasoned elected official with big-time audits under his belt.
buffalonews.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Aside from Erie County Legislature races, the only county race that all voters can cast ballots for is the Erie County comptroller's race. Here's a good overview about what the candidates stand for and how that race has been shaping up. buffalonews.com/news...
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The second story from yesterday (which actually happened first) was this yelling match between Erie County Attorney Jeremy Toth and County Clerk Mickey Kearns. Video captured the lowlights. buffalonews.com/news...
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Fight over audit of County Clerk's office spills into public view at Legislature meeting
Erie County Attorney Jeremy Toth and County Clerk Michael "Mickey" Kearns angrily confronted each other on the floor of the Erie County Legislature after legislators asked Kearns about the findings of the outside forensic audit of his department.
buffalonews.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The second story from yesterday (which actually happened first) was this yelling match between Erie County Attorney Jeremy Toth and County Clerk Mickey Kearns. Video captured the lowlights. buffalonews.com/news...
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That story is a follow-up to this story from yesterday, which breaks down major elements from @markpoloncarz.bsky.social's proposed 2026 budget. buffalonews.com/news...
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What Poloncarz's proposed budget means for taxpayers, county jobs and support of the Bills
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz's proposed 2026 budget does have some attention grabbers, such the plan to borrow $20 million for a comprehensive design and engineering plan for a consolidated county jail.
buffalonews.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
That story is a follow-up to this story from yesterday, which breaks down major elements from @markpoloncarz.bsky.social's proposed 2026 budget. buffalonews.com/news...
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