Tag Archives: books

Just Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale…

…of how Gannon’s Project NetPTWNE needs access to the water–according the Gannon and the county executive. However, Gannon’s ship isn’t even in the water. It’s dry docked and has been for some time. No offense to Gilligan and the Skipper, but the Environaut is looking like the S.S. Minnow. And at least one faculty memberContinue reading “Just Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale…”

Brenton Doing Brenton Things

I had another post all set for today, but once again, Brenton was doing Brenton things, so I will save it for another day.  An audit by the county controller revealed that the county executive made changes to the 2025 budget without the approval of county council.  Audit reveals Davis administration made unapproved changes toContinue reading “Brenton Doing Brenton Things”

National Library Week April 6-12, 2025

In honor of National Library Week, we have an anonymous donor who will match donations given during this week up to a total of $1000. That means if we raise $1000 in donations this week, it becomes $2000. Libraries around the country are currently under attack, and library funding has been cut. Please give generouslyContinue reading “National Library Week April 6-12, 2025”

THIS is OUR House.

Gannon likes to use signs to promote their narrative as can be seen from the many billboards throughout town. Highmark Events Center has this sign in it: And now our library has this sign in it: Maybe the goal is to make people think this is a done deal, but there is still a pendingContinue reading “THIS is OUR House.”

#MemoryMonday

This is a picture of Dr. Blasco with the bookmobile that he purchased for the Erie County Public Library circa 1990. Keep in mind that he could have given money to any organization in town, but he chose to support our public library. Let’s help keep his vision alive! “Without libraries what have we? WeContinue reading “#MemoryMonday”

How Much is a Library Worth?

Gannon thought it was only worth $5 a square foot for bayfront property instead of the still very undervalued $7 that was put in the lease. “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ~Andrew Carnegie

By the Numbers

Part of the narrative that the county executive and Council Members Bayle, Shauerman, and Winarski put forth is that the number of people that signed our petition to rescind the county’s lease with Gannon wasn’t a big enough representation of Erie County. Since candidates for elected office we recently canvassing with petitions, it’s worth takingContinue reading “By the Numbers”

Litigation by Procrastination, part 2

Yesterday, the county executive settled the lawsuit that Diverse Erie brought against him. He will have to release the exact amount or American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money that was allocated to the organization back in January 2024, which means he spent unnecessary legal fees, paid by the taxpayers, instead of doing what he wasContinue reading “Litigation by Procrastination, part 2”

Litigation by Procrastination

As we’ve repeatedly said in asking for your help, attorneys are expensive. The are also expensive for the county executive as well. And who is footing that bill? You, the taxpayer! Erie County government is embroiled in lawsuits. How much is it costing taxpayers? Filing legal action is not something to be taken lightly, andContinue reading “Litigation by Procrastination”