MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 12 to 7 Wednesday night in favor of a new 5-year collective bargaining agreement for both the Sheriff's Deputies and the Sheriff's Lieutenants. The new contract includes no wage increase in 2017; a … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Fail to Support Effort to Change State Law Dealing with Alcohol Sales on Sundays
MAYVILLE - An effort to change the state law to allow for the sale of alcohol at restaurants before noon on Sunday will not have the support of the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Wednesday night during the county legislature meeting, a motion … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to See Few Changes Following 2015 Election
MAYVILLE - With only eight of 19 contested races in the Chautauqua County Legislature, there wasn't expected to be much of a change, and that sentiment held true following the 2015 Elections, with only a handful of new faces joining the ranks of the … [Read more...]
Eight Contested Races Highlight 2015 County Legislature Elections
MAYVILLE - 2015 is a local election year in Chautauqua County with several races shaping up for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature. Currently, the Republicans hold a super-majority in Mayville, with 14 of the 19 seats held by the GOP. … [Read more...]
Cornell Appointment Fails by 10 to 7 vote
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted against the appointment of Jamestown Democrat Chuck Cornell to fill a recently vacated seat in District 12. Earlier this month, Cornell was selected by Democrats in his district to fill the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Amended Bailout Plan for Forestville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County will help to bailout the village of Forestville, but it will be less help then initially proposed. On Wednesday nigh, the Chautauqua County Legislator approved an amended resolution to provide a $150,000 low-interest … [Read more...]
County Legislature’s First Voting Session is Tonight, Resolution Involving SAFE Act Enforcement on Agenda
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some noticeable changes when the Chautauqua County Legislature holds its first regular voting session of the new year tonight in Mayville. Among the most noticeable change will be the number of legislators at the … [Read more...]
GOP Maintains 13 Seats on County Legislature, Despite Downsizing to 19
MAYVILLE - The 2013 Election has turned out to be a huge victory for Republican in the Chautauqua County Legislature. Despite the fact that the legislature is downsizing to 19 members, the GOP will still control 13 seats on the panel, giving it a … [Read more...]
2013 Election to Feature Several Contested Races
MAYVILLE - Election Day is one week away, and there are several contested races scheduled taking place in Chautauqua County besides the race for County Executive. For the county clerk’s race, businessman and county legislator Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) … [Read more...]
LOWV, AAUW Hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters will sponsor Meet the Candidates for local, countywide positions, and the Chautauqua County Legislature on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 … [Read more...]
