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Erie County Celebrates Job Growth, Affordable Housing Plans

5/2/2025

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In his State of the County address, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz celebrated a significant drop in unemployment and the creation of 4,300 jobs since March 2024. He unveiled plans for the repurposed Sumitomo Rubber Plant, emphasized enhanced emergency response times, and announced 800 new affordable housing units, alongside a $2 million investment in the Botanical Gardens.

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In his State of the County address, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz celebrated a significant drop in unemployment and the creation of 4,300 jobs since March 2024. He unveiled plans for the repurposed Sumitomo Rubber Plant, emphasized enhanced emergency response times, and announced 800 new affordable housing units, alongside a $2 million investment in the Botanical Gardens.