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Erie County Council is seeking a court order to stop County Executive Brenton Davis from spending funds that council deleted in the adopted 2025 budget.

Davis maintains he acted within his rights by using his veto power to restore the funds, while council cites a court ruling limiting his veto power.

Council argues Davis' actions have eroded public trust and created confusion among municipalities that received the funds.

Erie County Council is seeking a court order to stop Executive Brenton Davis from spending unapproved public funds, warning that his actions could directly impact residents and erode public trust.

The motion for a preliminary injunction comes after Davis in April distributed $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan funds to help more than 30 municipali

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