Erie County Council works to serve the citizens of Erie County as their legislative voice in articulating and funding their prerogatives and needs as well as the services mandated by Commonwealth law.
Erie County Council is the legislative branch of Erie County government. Council is responsible for passing the county budget, which in 2024 is about $576.5 million. Council, acting as the County Board of Elections, oversees Erie County’s
Elections and Voting offices. Council Members also sit as the Board of Trustees for
Pleasant Ridge Manor, the county’s skilled nursing home facility, and supervise the Erie County
Human Relations Commission.
Each of County Council’s seven Members represents a
council district in Erie County. Your legislators on County Council also act as
liaison between County Departments or Authorities and the public.
2024 Meeting Schedule- Finance and Personnel / County Council
The 2025 Erie County, Pennsylvania Budget proposed by County Executive Brenton Davis is available for public inspection in the County Council Office, Room 114, Erie County Court House, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or at www.eriecountypa.gov.Erie County Council will conduct public budget hearings on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 3:00p.m., and Tuesday November 19, 2024 at 3:00p.m.
Budget ordinances will be on the agenda for meetings on October 29th and November 21st.
General summary of the 2025 budget proposal for the County of Erie, Pennsylvania:
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Real Estate Taxes |
$102,218,006 |
Gaming Funds |
0 |
Total General Government |
$18,795,192 |
Total Courts and Related Offices |
$5,088,574 |
Total Corrections |
$8,645,627 |
Grants |
$2,227,482 |
Transfers |
$2,141,976 |
TOTAL REVENUES |
$139,166,857 |
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Total General Government |
$33,057,622 |
Total Courts and Related Offices |
$16,615,980 |
Total corrections |
$51,752,207 |
Total Community Services |
$419,190 |
Grants to other |
$2,277,482 |
Total Transfers |
$35,044,376 |
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
EXPENSES AND TRANSFERS |
$139,166,857 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
General Fund |
$139,166,857 |
Employee Health Benefits |
$35,599,521 |
Debit Service |
$6,984,440 |
MHID |
$33,914,003 |
Drug & Alcohol |
$8,206,431 |
Health Choices |
$148,202,010 |
Children & Youth Services |
$79,251,717 |
Domestic Relations |
$5,965,430 |
Planning |
$14,936,549 |
Library |
$8,266,572 |
Public Health |
$11,219,455 |
Liquid Fuels |
$681,500 |
Public Safety |
$10,024,518 |
Gaming |
$18,712,256 |
ARPA |
$8,395,240 |
Pleasant Ridge Manor – Operating |
$31,994,035 |
Pleasant Ridge Manor – Depreciation |
$775,890 |
ECCM |
$19,719,205 |
TOTAL |
$582,015,629 |
Employment Opportunity
THE COUNTY OF ERIE SEEKS NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE ERIE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Director proactively manages overall operations and staff of the Human Relations Commission, a quasi- judicial agency charged with enforcing the Erie County HRC Ordinance, which works to prevent discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations. The Director processes discrimination complaints to determine their merit, works with investigators, consults with agency attorneys, disposes of complaints, monitors the appeals process, and works closely with the Enforcement Commission and Advisory Board to achieve the mission of the Agency, keeping the bodies active and involved in the process. Director conducts intakes, performs investigative work, and coordinates community education and outreach as directed by the Commission and County Council. Director reports directly to County Clerk. Please send cover letter and resume to kchillcott@eriecountypa.gov or Erie County Council, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Room 114, Erie PA 16501
Are you interested in serving on a Board, Authority, or Commission?
County Council members look for citizens who are willing to donate their time and energy to causes that improve the lives and communities of Erie County. Most appointees must be a resident of the Council members’ district to qualify. If interested, please send your contact information and short paragraph with your interests to
Councilrequests@eriecountypa.gov.