Tolbert passes on sheriff race encore By Robert J. McCarthy News Political Reporter Jan 25, 2021 Jan 25, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Bernard A. Tolbert previously ran for Erie County sheriff in 2017, and also ran for mayor of the City of Buffalo in 2013. Derek Gee/News file photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Robert J. McCarthy News Political Reporter Bernard A. Tolbert, the 2017 Democratic candidate for Erie County sheriff, said Monday that he will not seek the post again this year.kAmp 7@C>6C DA64:2= 286?E :?\492C86 @7 E96 qF772=@ uqx H9@ 2=D@ 96=5 >2;@C D64FC:EJ A@DED :? AC:G2E6 3FD:?6DD 2?5 925 A@?56C65 2?@E96C CF?[ %@=36CE D2:5 A6CD@?2= 2?5 72>:=J 4@?D:56C2E:@?D 7:8FC65 :? 9:D 564:D:@?]k^AmkAmw:D H:E95C2H2= H:??@HD E96 =2C86 7:6=5 @7 A@E6?E:2= 42?5:52E6D D66<:?8 E@ DF44665 C6E:C:?8 #6AF3=:42? %:>@E9J q] w@H2C5 E@ ?:?6]k^AmkAm%96 C246 ?@H 762EFC6D 7:G6 s6>@4C2ED 2?5 7@FC #6AF3=:42?D]k^Am kAms6>@4C2ED :?4=F56 s6??:D y] #:492C5D[ 49:67 @7 56E64E:G6D :? E96 qF772=@ !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?Ej qC:2? v@F=5[ 2DD:DE2?E 49:67 @7 E96 r966<E@H282 !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?Ej #:4< {2FC:46==2[ 2 C6E:C65 tC:6 r@F?EJ D96C:77VD D6C862?E H9@ :D ?@H 49:67 @7 E96 ':==286 @7 p<C@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?Ej z:>36C=J q62EJ[ 2 C6E:C65 56AFEJ 4@>>:DD:@?6C :? E96 qF772=@ !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E H9@ ?@H 9625D AF3=:4 D276EJ 2E r2?:D:FD r@==686j 2?5 |:4926= u] #62C5@?[ 7:CDE 56AFEJ DFA6CG:D@C @7 4@>A=:2?46 :? E96 $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am People are also reading… Franklin County administrator to step down Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase? Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks. Here's where they're going Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems Boones Mill obtains grant for new park project Rocky Mount asks residents to voluntarily conserve water 1 killed, 4 injured in crash involving Abingdon school bus after football game Judge Michael Urbanski to retire after long tenure on the federal bench Federal grant to fund Route 122 improvement study at Smith Mountain Lake David Hoffmann: A better chorus for the communities we serve Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems Sale of Hotel Roanoke Conference Center finalized as Virginia Tech prepares to sell whole building Tri-Area Community Health announces new behavioral health director Is our admiration for the Amish overlooking real harm? | The Ethical Life podcast What is the regulatory future of Mountain Valley’s Boost project in Elliston? kAm#6AF3=:42?D :?4=F56 y@9? r] v2C4:2 2?5 z2C6? {] w62=J\r2D6[ 3@E9 C6E:C65 7C@> E96 qF772=@ !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?Ej $E6G6 u6=2?@[ 2 8F? C:89ED 25G@42E6j 2?5 %65 s:}@E@[ 2 56E64E:G6 =:6FE6?2?E :? E96 p>96CDE !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E]k^Am 0 comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Protester tackled by police on camera announces run for Erie County sheriff Myles Carter, who while marching in last summer's protests against police brutality was tackled by officers as television cameras rolled, unve… DiNoto, Amherst police veteran, launches independent bid for Erie County sheriff DiNoto told The Buffalo News that he will launch his campaign for sheriff on the "Public Service Over Politics" line. Democrats endorse Brian Gould of Cheektowaga police for Erie County sheriff Brian Gould, assistant chief and a 24-year veteran of the town force, looks to secure the Working Families committee endorsement, which activi… Analysis: Sparks in Erie County's 2021 politics With designating petitions set to hit the streets on Feb. 23 (though emergency Covid legislation could still change the calendar), the regular… Watch Now: Related Video The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026 August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026
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