Poloncarz for Erie County

On this #EarthDay, I am proud to join the League of Conservation Voters, governors, fellow county executives, and more than 1,200 other officials to call on Congress to pass the #AmericanJobsPlan and put us on the path to 100% clean energy and building a more just society. Learn more about the Plan: https://lcv.org//State-and-Local-Leaders-Call-for-Clean-En

In our legal system, justice is considered "blind," but it is not always served. Today, justice was served for the terrible murder of George Floyd. Hopefully this verdict is the beginning of real change for our nation, but Mr. Floyd is still dead. May his family find solace in this verdict.

Former Vice-President Walter Mondale may never have achieved the presidency, but he revolutionized the office of vice-president and was a leading voice for progressive policies for decades. More importantly, he was a good man respected by all. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/IQBFzTz0Z8

Excellent piece by Paul Krugman on why investing in "infrastructure" shouldn't be just about roads, bridges, and buildings, but also technology and people. Our greatest asset is the people of our community. It would be wise to invest in them. https://nyti.ms/3dFV1jO

Second stop for delivering drinks for our Dyngus Day Fundraising Event was to Mitch Nowakowski - Fillmore District Councilmember. He got Flying Bison Brewery's Polonia Pils. Thanks to Mitch and his partner Gary for sponsoring the event, the proceeds of which will help elect our Democratic team this fall. Happy Dyngus Day to all!