Erie County Executive Brenton Davis uses police-like badge to ID himself. Is it appropriate?
The badge, which Davis purchased with public funds, carries no law enforcement authority. But Davis has flashed the badge to both civilians and police.
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The badge, which Davis purchased with public funds, carries no law enforcement authority. But Davis has flashed the badge to both civilians and police.
Hear what Brenton Davis and Perry Wood have to say about the operation of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. The board is poised to renew Wood's contract.
The Davis administration, in its termination letter, insisted the employee was an insubordinate probationary worker who displayed 'open hostility' toward Davis.
Davis added more than $400,000 back into the adopted budget, including increases to his travel budget and economic development department.
The Erie County Executive Davis administration says the late posting was due to an "oversight." But past and present Democrats on County Council say it signals a lack of transparency.