Erie County Legislator John Gilmour

05/14/2026

May 14th changed Buffalo forever. Today, we remember the lives lost, support those still healing, and recommit ourselves to creating a future grounded in justice, equity, and peace.

05/13/2026

05/07/2026

Join us in 2 weeks for a unique First Wednesday...instead of the usual lecture format this will be an interactive chance to explore our collection! Learn about some of the most interesting objects, documents, photographs and stories from our collection.

05/07/2026

Orders are due TODAY for our plant sale!!! 🤩

Don’t miss out! Visit the Library today between 1PM and 8PM to place your order! 🌱

Check out the details for this fundraiser below! ⬇️ Plant pick up will be Saturday, May 16 at the Library. 🪴

We appreciate your support so much! 💚

05/07/2026

💡 Did you know you can get a discount of up to 10% on your monthly electric bill through Erie County's ECLIPSE Program?

ECLPISE partners you with a solar energy farm; and with no rooftop solar panels required, even renters can enroll!

Recently expanded to all regardless of income, residents across Erie County are able to reduce their electric bills, while promoting a clean renewable energy source.

Learn more and apply at: erie.gov/ECLIPSE.

05/01/2026

URGENT: Due to an ongoing situation, all are asked to avoid the area surrounding SUNY Erie City Campus (between North Division Street/Swan Street and Washington Street/Elm Street).

05/01/2026

While I hoped it would pass unanimously regardless of party line, the Biometric Collection Ban bill passed by a 7-3 vote.

I want to thank the 7 members of the Democratic Caucus who all voted today in favor of the bill: Chair County Legislator Tim Meyers , Majority Leader Erie County Legislator John Gilmour, Legislator Jeanne Vinal, Legislator Mike Kooshoian, County Legislator John Bargnesi , Legislator Taisha St. Jean T**d and the bill's primary sponsor, County Legislator Lawrence Dupre.

This will create a safer community for all by protecting a person's most basic and unique features: their face and biometric data.

04/29/2026

Join us in supporting the Steel Plant Museum at our annual luncheon on June 6th from 11am-2pm at a new location, The Riverfield 865. Enjoy a delightful lunch, participate in our gift basket raffle, and take part in the drawing for our Annual Raffle. This promises to be a fantastic event. Reserve your luncheon spot here: https://forms.gle/JEKUpgQzoJHGRi5p9.

If you're interested in donating an item for the gift basket raffle, kindly email Emily at [email protected] by May 30th.

04/29/2026

🏁 READY, SET, GO!! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏽
📣Registration is open for Kids Run Buffalo 2026, happening June 6th in Delaware Park!
Sign your family up for this FREE 1.8 mile run, walk or stroll at the link in our bio. This family friendly event will include wellness vendors, fun activities, DJ’s and more‼️

04/27/2026

🚧 It's construction season and there are many projects ongoing across the county, including single lane road restrictions in various locations. Plan ahead, slow down, and use caution when traveling through work zones!

🔗 More info from our Erie County Department of Public Works at erie.gov/dpw

12/05/2025

We were proud to pass a fiscally sound budget for the next year that delivers for the people in Erie County. We were able to secure critical funding for cultural and community organizations that are on the frontlines doing the necessary work. Included in that funding is $125,000 for Access of WNY that does incredible work in my district and for our community as a whole. This budget puts families first while preparing for the uncertainty of the future.

The county’s property tax rate, the amount of taxes charged for every $1,000 of assessed value to property owners, is also falling again to historically low levels – from $3.29 to $3.09 – thanks to increasing property values and new development.