Since 2023, Erie County Executive Brenton Davis has used his veto power to undo budget cuts adopted by Erie County Council.
Council has called the vetoes illegal, arguing that an executive can only strike or reduce items — not undo cuts to restore funding.
In December 2024, the Erie County Court of Common Pleas sided with council .

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