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...]
County Lawmakers Consider Solid Waste Flow Control Law
MAYILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the county legislature’s audit and control committee on Thursday discussed the possibility of establishing a solid waste flow control law. Under terms of the law, all residents and commercial … [Read more...]
Wendel Appointed to Chair Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - There’s a new chairman for the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday the legislature held its re-organizational meeting for the new term, with Lakewood Republican Paul “PJ” Wendel being appointed to serve as legislature chairman. … [Read more...]
Legislature to Act on Establishing Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature is meeting Wednesday Night to vote on the establishment of a proposed lake agency. Outgoing County Executive Vince Horrigan has proposed the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency as a way … [Read more...]
