The Editorial Board: Community connections are building pride and purpose across WNY

‘Three economic agencies were automatically granted seats when the county passed the policy. Poloncarz said the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, Visit Buffalo and Empire State Development Corp., were chosen with the intent to give “important economic development entities” the opportunity to host business meetings that could benefit the county in the suite. Using the suite to attract employers or investment could constitute a legitimate public purpose, provided that use is transparent and genuinely related to economic development.’