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Erie County Legislator · District 8
Photo of Frank J. Todaro
Frank J. TodaroOfficial portrait — Erie County Legislature

Frank J. Todaro

Candidate for Erie County Legislator, District 8

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Erie County Legislator; business owner

Erie County Legislator for District 8 and founder of the auto body business Collision Masters, which he ran from 2011 until its sale in September 2024.

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Photo: Official portrait — Erie County Legislature

Documented positions

Public safety

Environment & parks

  • Proposes letting 12- and 13-year-olds hunt deer with supervision.In office

    He sought a county local law opting into the state program under Environmental Conservation Law 11-0935; a 2021 version was vetoed by the County Executive.

    Legislator Todaro Pushes Local Law Supporting Youth Hunting (February 24, 2026)

    Public statement · Erie County Legislature · www4.erie.gov

    “seeks passage of a Local Law authorizing youth hunters aged twelve or thirteen years of age to hunt deer in Erie County”
    Report
  • Co-sponsored resolution supporting the federal Energy Choice Act.In office

    The resolution opposes state restrictions on natural gas hookups in new buildings and urges Congress to pass the act.

    Legislator Todaro Stands Up for Energy Choice (September 25, 2025)

    Public statement · Erie County Legislature · www4.erie.gov

    “Legislators John Mills, Chris Greene, Frank Todaro, and Lindsay Lorigo submitted a resolution in support of Congressman Nick Langworthy”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Frank J. Todaro on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (6)

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