Mark Poloncarz
Mark C. Poloncarz | |
|---|---|
Poloncarz in 2025 | |
| 8th Erie County Executive | |
| Assumed office January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Collins |
| Erie County Comptroller | |
| In office 2006–2012 | |
| Preceded by | James Hartman |
| Succeeded by | Stefan Mychajliw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1967 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University at Buffalo (BA), University of Toledo (JD) |
| Website | markpoloncarz.com |
Mark Charles Poloncarz (born November 7, 1967) is an American politician who has served as the Erie County Executive since 2012. He is also the Vice Chair of the National Democratic County Officials (NDCO). He formerly served as the North East Regional Representative for the National Association of Counties and continues to be a member of their finance committee.
In addition to successfully negotiating two Buffalo Bills NFL lease agreements, Poloncarz led Erie County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Buffalo shooting, and multiple weather disasters, including the December 2022 North American winter storm.