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Wed, December 11, 2024

Legislators want a policy on who can use Erie County suite in new Bills stadium


Published on 2024-12-11 20:42:28 - Buffalo News
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  • In light of past controversies related to the use of New York State's luxury box at Highmark Stadium, Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin wants there to be a clear policy on how the county's suite will be used two years from now.

The Erie County Legislature has approved a policy for the new Buffalo Bills stadium that restricts the use of luxury boxes to county officials and their guests, prohibiting personal use by legislators. This decision was made to ensure that the luxury boxes, which are part of the county's investment in the stadium, are used for official business and community engagement rather than personal entertainment. The policy was introduced by Legislator John Mills and passed with a vote of 9-2, aiming to maintain public trust and transparency in how public assets are utilized. The new stadium, set to open in 2026, will have 12 luxury suites allocated to the county, with the policy also addressing concerns about the potential misuse of these facilities.

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