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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sanfilippo claims Dem nomination in Erie city controller's race
Democrat Brooke Sanfilippo claimed her party's nomination for Erie city controller in the May 20 municipal primary, setting up a November showdown with Republican Matt Strupczewski, who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. According to unofficial vote totals from the Erie County Courthouse, Sanfilippo, a 46-year-old pension and 401(k) administration manager, garnered 3,795 votes, or 39.03%, ahead of two current members of Erie City Council, Ed Brzezinski (3,250 votes) and Chuck Nelson (2,654 votes). Erie elections: Four controller candidates state why you should vote for them Current City Controller Teresa Stankiewicz, a Democrat, is prohibited from running again because of the city's limit of three consecutive terms. The city controller currently earns $38,000 annually. However, City Council in September approved a 97% yearly salary boost for the controller's post, increasing that salary to $75,000 a year. The city's controller watches over various aspects of city finances, including contracts, purchase orders and pension funds. The controller is also tasked with verifying/auditing city records and accounts. Replay: Coverage of the Erie County municipal primary on May 20 "City council voted to make the salary higher so they could attract a more qualified candidate. I think I am that candidate," Sanfilippo said. "We worked hard on this campaign. We've been in every neighborhood in Erie (campaigning) and I feel that we really succeeded tonight." Contact Kevin Flowers at kflowers@ Follow him on X at @ETNflowers. This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Sanfilippo, Strupczewski score wins in Erie controller's race
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ed Brzezinski enters race for city controller
Another current member of Erie City Council has announced that they're running for city controller. Ed Brzezinski is seeking the Democratic nomination for city controller in the spring primary election. Brooke Sanfilippo announces bid for city controller Brzezinski has spent 12 years on the Erie School Board along with two full eight-year terms on city council. If he wins this race, his third term on city council would be cut short and his seat would be vacated. Chuck Nelson announces run for Erie City Controller 'I think the city is, and I think everybody knows, is at a critical juncture. There's going to be a lot of things that are happening and a lot things that are not happening. ARPA money is going to be running out. It's going to be a time where experience is going to be a major factor in the things that we do. That's basically why I'm throwing my hat in there,' said Brzezinski. Brzezinski's challengers for the position are Erie resident Brooke Sanfilippo and fellow city council member Chuck Nelson. They'll be seeking the Democratic bid in May. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
