Erie County Executive Chris Collins
The residents of Erie County elected Chris Collins as the seventh Erie County Executive on November 6, 2007. A businessman with 35 years of private sector experience, Collins ran against the political establishment of both parties and won with 64 percent of the vote. Collins ran as a chief executive, highlighting the dangers of electing another chief politician.
As County Executive, Collins is focused on his Three Rs - reforming Erie County government, rebuilding the local economy, and ultimately, reducing taxes. Collins is committed to running Erie County like a business, making it more effective, efficient and responsive to hardworking taxpayers.
