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Quotes by Barry Weinstein

“turmoil has divided and confused a small congregation that for nearly two weeks had come together to help displaced victims.”

“Its the ‘same old, same old.’”

“It doesnt address enough to the other side of the equation, which is reducing expenses. We here in Erie County cannot tax our way back to prosperity. We need to reduce our expenses. They need to reorganize County government,”

“That doesnt bother me as much. We need to have some oversight to this Administration,”

“I think the control board should either send it back to the legislature for balancing, or they should go to a hard control board immediately.”

“I have no problems with them giving the legislature a little more time, but I dont think the Giambra Administration and the legislature can together put together a four-year plan thats balanced.”

“Originally, it was thought to be a milestone in this whole process, ... Now, as things have evolved, and the control board has said its not a firm vote, its really non-binding. It probably doesnt have any substance to it anymore.”

“As it turned out last year, that December deadline was meaningless, as the budget process went into January, February and March,”

“I think we can make a lot more cuts before we raise taxes,”

“Most of the four year plan is the same old, same old. Its an attempt to raise taxes without cutting expenses. You think this is going to fly? I hope not.”