Slaughter: Power Negotiations between City, County and NYPA a ‘Positive Step'

Washington, DC - Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement at the news that the City of Buffalo, Erie County and representatives from NYPA met today to negotiate a better settlement for Erie County.

"I have appreciated the opportunity to advocate for Erie County and Buffalo in my recent negotiations with NYPA.  I have found NYPA to be receptive to our efforts to secure a better deal for our community. The meeting today was a crucial step toward reaching a new settlement and I am pleased to hear that it went well. I look forward to an agreement being reached as negotiations continue."

-Rep. Louise Slaughter