Erie County Councilman Rock Copeland, Chair of the Finance Committee, sits down for a detailed discussion on the proposed 2026 county budget. In this episode, Councilman Copeland addresses recent statements from the County Executive's office, providing a point-by-point analysis to clarify the budget's framework and implications. He presents numerical evidence to highlight specific concerns, including potential misrepresentations within the proposal and the impact of problematic cuts. This conversation offers a critical, in-depth look at the county's financial planning and the process of codifying a budget that serves the public interest.