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Mark Poloncarz signed what may become the largest county mandate imposed on businesses since the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing small businesses to potentially thousands of dollars in fines.
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Erie County Democrats are showing just how out of touch they are with small businesses by appearing to expect every commercial establishment in the county to file government notices within 30 days or risk massive penalties that could cripple a small business.
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This rollout was poorly drafted and clumsily announced. Mark Poloncarz is already claiming this should serve as a model for other municipalities to follow. Based on today’s rollout, that is a joke.
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This is pure stupidity designed to chase headlines and advance Mark Poloncarz’s national political ambitions at the expense of the small businesses that keep Erie County running.
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I thank our Republican legislators for standing against this poorly written legislation and offering a common-sense alternative that protects personal privacy without creating another government burden on Erie County businesses and job creators.”
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