Erie County Executive Christina Vogel has unveiled her county budget proposal for 2027.
On Wednesday, Vogel presented her $565,356,846 spending plan to Erie County Council.
The budget calls for no tax increase, but the county will use $4.5 million in rainy day founds to balance the budget.
According to an audit from 2025, the county currently has at least $51 million in unrestricted funds.
The proposal also calls for a four percent wage increase for county employees.
In order to avoid layoffs, Vogel also eliminated nine vacant positions.
According to Vogel, the budget also prioritizes essential services, by providing a boost public safety and public health.
“Some of the areas that we held the line on, or other areas that we actually pulled some money back, but we wanted to focus on what we do best and that’s public safety, public health, and delivering services to the people of Erie County.” said Vogel.
Erie County Council must vote to adopt a final budget by December 1.