Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding
Despite an effort to table it, the Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the resolution that outlined 43 projects to be funded using $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Democratic Legislator Bob Bankowski motioned to table the … [Read more...]
County Executive Candidate Green Criticizes County For Not Holding Public Meetings On ARP Funds
Democratic candidate for County Executive Norm Green criticized Chautauqua County leaders on their process for how to spend $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Green, speaking before the County Legislature's Audit & Control Committee … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Raising CARTS Driver Wages, Transferring Properties to Land Bank
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution to raise CARTS drivers wages. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro thanked CARTS drivers for the work they do. He said many places are offering $15 dollars an hour for employees including fast food … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Review Transfer of 28 Properties to County Land Bank
The Chautauqua County Legislature will be reviewing a resolution at its full meeting Wednesday to transfer 28 properties to the County Land Bank. County Attorney Stephen Abdella told the Legislature's Audit & Control Committee that a working … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Luz Torres as Democratic Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously approved the appointment of Luz Torres as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Torres was the original name submitted by the County Democratic Committee back in October 2020, but was never acted on by … [Read more...]
