As Election Day approaches, both candidates running for Erie County Executive are outlining their plans for economic recovery.

Republican candidate Brenton Davis unveiled his Blueprint for Erie's Comeback during a news conference Wednesday at Fralo Industries.

“The blueprint follows the basic tenants of what we call the N.I.C.E. plan,” said Davis. “No new taxes, no new fees, innovation and infrastructure, collaboration and E for education. This is our blueprint for Erie’s comeback.”

The veteran and business owner says his top priority if elected, is job creation.

“The private sector must lead the way, because ultimately, they’re the ones who create jobs,” said Davis. “Government doesn’t create jobs. Government creates liabilities that taxpayers have to pay for. We need to look at the private sector to give them the tools to remove the obstacles to help them create jobs.”

Meanwhile, Democrat candidate Tyler Titus has proposed a three-pillar plan for Erie County.

“The first pillar is investing in infrastructure that connects from roads and bridges to broadband to make sure we have quality education in every part of our county,” said Titus. “Right now, we have systems that are leaving big pockets of our community behind. Black, brown, indigenous, rural families who are struggling with generational poverty and left behind, and we have to fix it.”

The Erie School Board President and small business owner's plan promotes an economy that puts working families first, a healthier and safer community, and quality education for everyone.

“My top priorities are just those three things,” said Titus. “Making sure families know that they are represented, making sure county employees feel supported, making sure our frontline workers and first responders have the support they need to take care of our community, and making sure we have a workforce development and economic development linked in with the community college.”

Erie News Now asked both candidates why they should receive your vote.

"My vision of Erie County is one that no one gets left behind,” said Titus. “Regardless of who you are, where you're from, or what you have, that you know you are valued, you are represented, and you have a county government that's working for you."

"I'm the best candidate for the job,” said Davis. “I worked hard for six years. I have a masters in economic development. I've got 21 years in leadership experience in the military, and I have a plan. A real plan for jobs to hit the ground running."

Both candidates also explained the type of leadership they will bring to the office, if elected.

"Common sense,” said Davis. “I think a lot of times, government has lost common sense. People just want a reasonable, stable leader who can come in, put forward a good fiscal plan, keep our house in financial order, that has a solid background in the business, job creation, leadership and personal responsibility when it comes to their own money."

"Being born into rural poverty, being in a place where I wasn't sure my government knew who I was, cared about me as a person, it's been a priority of mine to make sure that no matter who you are, where you're from, what you have, that you have a government and elected body that represents you, that listens to you, that shows up for you." said Titus.

Both candidates are running for office after incumbent Kathy Dahlkemper announced that she would not seek a third, four-year term.

The election will be held on November 2.