Author: Lowrey, David

Proudly Serving the
New York State
61st Senate District

Fall 2021

Senator Edward Rath III

The INSIDER

ECASB School Districts
in District:
Akron CSD, Amherst CSD, Clarence CSD, Sweet Home CSD, Williamsville CSD, and Erie 1 BOCES
Party Affiliation:
Republican - Conservative
Save America Movement

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Local Office:
1961 Wehrle Drive
Suite 9
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 631 - 8695
Genesee/Monroe County Office: (585) 454 -0322
Albany Office:
Leg. Office Bldg., Room 513
Albany, New York 12247
Phone: (518) 455-3161
Fax: (518) 426-6963

@SenatorEdRath

@edrtath

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Committees:
Member of:
Budget and Revenue
Cities 2 (Other NYS Cities)
Health
Labor
Ranking Member:
Elections
Local Governments

Senator Edward Rath III was elected to the Senate in 2020. He is a Republican – Conservative – Independence – SAM,. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Senator Rath was an Erie County Legislator for 13 years. He has built a reputation for being a fierce advocate for the community, putting taxpayers first. He has advocated for a stronger economy, government transparency and accountability and more affordable, safer communities.
As a Legislator, Senator Rath’s leadership led to the creation of the County’s Silver Alert Local Law, an Amber Alert for seniors that has since become a model program statewide. Mr. Rath was a longtime member of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, where he was a champion for the first responders and led efforts against cyberbullying. Mr. Rath has fought to make Erie County more affordable for families and authored legislation to create a Property Tax Stabilization Fund to protect homeowners and hold the line on property taxes
In addition to his public service, Senator Rath has remained active in the community. He continues to volunteer for organizations that provide assistance throughout the community including the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Rotary International and the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
He is a lifelong Amherst resident, where he currently resides with his wife, Amy and their three daughters. He received his degree from Syracuse University, with a major in Political Science and a minor in History. In 2005, he completed the Executive MBA program at Canisius College – Magna Cum Laude.