JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Legislature doesn’t appear willing to take any action on a funding request to help pay for the cost of treating areas of Chautauqua Lake with herbicide. During Wednesday night’s legislature meeting, members of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Focuses on Strengthening Business in State of the County Address
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MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) delivered his first State of the County address on Wednesday, but it could have been just as well been called the "State of the County’s Businesses" address. During the monthly … [Read more...]
Borrello to Deliver First State of the County at Chautauqua Lake School on April 25
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will deliver his first State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature later this week in Mayville. However, unlike past years when the county executive has delivered his … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Tables Proposed Local Law for Animal Abuse Registry
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has tabled a local law establishing a county-wide Animal Abuse Registry. During its March voting session last week, legislator Terry Neibel (R-Sheridan) made a motion to table the proposed registry and … [Read more...]
Legislature Unanimously Approves Request for No More Tax Breaks to Large Scale Wind Energy Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature doesn’t want to see any more tax breaks given to large-scale wind energy projects in the county. During last night’s voting session, the legislature unanimously approved, by a vote of 17 to 0, a … [Read more...]
Former County Legislator, Community Leader Lula Taylor Passes Away
JAMESTOWN - A trailblazer in local politics and community service has passed away. The family of former African-American Chautauqua County legislator Lula Taylor, 89 of Jamestown, is announcing her passing. According to Taylor’s grandson – … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Audit and Control Chair Addresses Shortfalls in 2017 Budget
MAYVILLE - The chair of the Chautauqua County Legislature's Audit and Control Committee chairman spent time Wednesday night commenting on several budget shortfalls for 2017. It was reported last week that the county closed out the 2017 budget by … [Read more...]
County Executive Requests Change of Venue for April Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - County Executive George Borrello is asking the Chautauqua County Legislature for a change of venue for its April voting session to accommodate his first State of the County speech. Borrello says he wants to invite a large number of … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Bonding for $16.9 Million Sewer District Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved $16.9 million in bonds to pay for the design and construction of a South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District extension. According to the Post-Journal, another resolution was also … [Read more...]
County Legislature Hears Concerns over Cassadaga Wind Farm Development and Recent Tax Abatement
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature held its January voting session on Wednesday night. In addition to taking action on several resolutions, lawmakers also recognized the Sherman bus driver whose quick thinking helped to ensure the safety … [Read more...]
