The request signals a growing concern among council’s Democratic majority of the Davis administration’s use of funds and its approach toward county employees
Erie Times-News
Erie County Councilmember Rock Copeland is requesting that council form an investigative oversight committee to delve into the Brenton Davis administration’s handling of finances and personnel.
In a letter emailed Sunday to Council Chairman Terry Scutella and shared with the rest of council, Copeland highlighted three areas “of immediate concern:”
- Dealings of the Erie County Economic Development Department;
- Allocation of funds to other entities; and
- Employee health and well-being.
Copeland, a Democrat who represents the 3rd district, stated the committee will not be limited to these areas.
“Legislative oversight is a foundational principle in our democracy,” he stated in the letter. “This body should utilize the authority granted to it by the Home Rule Charter in order to ensure good governance.
The letter signals a growing concern among council’s 5-2 Democratic majority of the Republican administration’s use of funds and its approach toward county employees, with Copeland stating that council has “received many anecdotal reports that raise concerns about the work environment within the courthouse.”