State of the County

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I have to admit, this was a hard speech to sit through. Listening to all the ways Erie County is thriving – knowing well – the underlying darkness. My nerdy political science self celebrates the return of Kids Voting! But – then I blink and remember the reality of the SAVE act.

“I cannot stand by and do nothing when the core principles of our republic are at stake. When our democracy is at risk, none of us can remain silent…Every generation faces a critical test. This is ours. I ask you to join me in standing up to these attacks on our republic because democracy is not a spectator sport.” – County Executive Mark Poloncarz

Appreciated your 🔥. Thank you.

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— All Things Jennifer (@allthingsjennifer.bsky.social) April 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Also really loved the pause between the word President and Elon Musk. Well played. 👏🏻

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Full text: County Executive’s remarks from the State of the County address

One quick additional aside – because I’m never going to NOT mention it…I know I run in circles with more immunocompromised peeps than average (3%) but to be the only masker in a packed State of the County political event? Not one other mask? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😷