Erie County has made a significant change to its insurance policy for sheriff's deputies working at Buffalo Bills games. The county will no longer provide costly insurance for these deputies, a move expected to save taxpayers a substantial amount of money. Erie County officials claim this decision will result in taxpayer savings, although the exact amount has not been disclosed. The Buffalo Bills are a major part of the Western New York sports scene, and their games at Highmark Stadium attract thousands of fans.
The decision to cut insurance for sheriff's deputies is likely to impact the county's budget, which has been a topic of discussion in recent years. Erie County Sheriff's Office deputies have been providing security at Bills games for years, and this change may affect their workload or compensation. South Buffalo homeowners and fans attending games at Highmark Stadium may not notice a difference, but the change is expected to have a positive impact on the county's finances. The Erie County Legislature will review the budget and assess the impact of this decision in the coming months.
A meeting is scheduled for August 15 to discuss the county's budget and financial plans.