Southtowns Record

Presentation

Government
City of Lackawanna
Board
City Council
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026
Kind
Other
Topics
Audits and oversight

Original document

Same meeting

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The Administration’s Efforts to Address the Situation
• Mayor Iafallo and relevant Department Heads have spoken with Governor Hochul’s
  office in an attempt to obtain funds for a Lackawanna City Court project.

• Both OCA and the Governor’s office have directed the City to request funding from our
  representatives.

• Mayor Iafallo contacted Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Erie County Legislator
  John Gilmour, Assemblymember Patrick Burke, and Erie County Democratic
  Committee Chairman and Senator Jeremy Zellner to explain the situation and request
  financial support in the City’s efforts to resolve the situation.

• Mayor Iafallo has had conversations with Assemblymember John Rivera and Senator
  April Baskin to promote the City’s interests.