The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold their organizational meeting the afternoon of January 3. The body will vote to reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender. The appointment is a 2-year term. The legislature also will vote to replace Mark … [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...]
County Legislature Approves ARP Projects, DPF Director Bentley Receives Commendation
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a set of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators approved a resolution that authorizes capital projects with the issuance of … [Read more...]
County Legislature Looking for People to Serve on Reapportionment Commission
The Chautauqua County Legislature is looking for people to serve on the county's bi-partisan Reapportionment Commission. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said the Commission will assist the County Legislature in evaluating the existing County … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Deputy Sheriff’s Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association last night. The agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5%wage increase in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2021 Chautauqua County Budget Q&A with Wendel, Nazzaro, Chagnon
WRFARadio · Community Matters - 2021 Chautauqua County Budget Q&A with Wendel, Nazzaro, Chagnon Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel (R-Lakewood) offers more details about his 2021 executive budget that was presented to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Two Area Businesses Recognized Through Hospitality Business Recognition Program
MAYVILLE - Two area businesses were recently recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Inlet Brewing and Chautauqua Marina, both in Mayville, were both recognized during the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Wendell Appointed County Executive, Chagnon to Serve as Legislature Chairman
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Lakewood Republican Paul "PJ" Wendel as the new Chautauqua County Executive. The appointment came during the Legislature's organizational meeting on Thursday afternoon. From 2012 until … [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...]
[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...]