MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel says its still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 on Chautauqua County government - but he adds that officials are already taking steps to prepare for what will likely be a challenging … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2020 Budget with 1% Tax Rate Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2020 Budget that includes a 1% increase in the overall tax rate - raising the tax 8 cents per $1000 assessed property value. During Wednesday night's legislature meeting, lawmakers voted … [Read more...]
As Legislature Prepares to Vote on Budget, Business Community Urges Tax Cut and Not Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be finalizing and voting on the 2020 county budget when it meets Wednesday night in Mayville. The proposed tax levy in the tentative budget is $64.2 million - an increase of 3.7% over the current … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2020 County Budget with George Borrello and Pierre Chagnon
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello released his 2020 budget proposal on Sept. 25, 2019. The budget includes no increase to the property tax rate but does require some use of the county's fund … [Read more...]
No Tax Rate Increase in Borrello’s 2020 Budget, 2.7% Increase in Tax Levy
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello released his 2020 county budget proposal Wednesday night to the Chautauqua County Legislature and it includes no increase in the property tax rate, despite several challenges. According to … [Read more...]
County Executive to Deliver 2020 Budget Proposal Wednesday with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will present his 2020 Tentative Budget Presentation to the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. The presentation will be during the full County Legislature meeting, which starts at 6:30 … [Read more...]
[LOCAL] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello: September 2019 Interview
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to get an update on several initiatives that are taking place in the county involving … [Read more...]