AKRON HEIGHTS AND A WALES LOW

This week took us to a lovely village nestled in the northeast corner of Erie County, and one of the most bucolic settings in our southtowns.

ELMA GRACE AND OLD COUNTY HALL

Last night, in the Town of Elma’s new town hall – which in an encouraging nod to regional cooperation, houses as well a county sheriff office – a number of residents turned out for our conversation on reducing government.

WE’RE HALFWAY HOME

When I set out on my visits to every city, town, and village in Erie County, I thought I could use my local government study to teach folks about the relationship between broken government and struggling community.

Instead, I’ve learned much more than I ever dreamed of imparting.