MAYVILLE - It appears there will be just seven contested races for this year's Chautauqua County Legislature elections. Candidate petitions were submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections last week and of the 19 seats that will be up … [Read more...]
County Executive to Unveil Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement on Wednesday
MAYVILLE - One of the main priorities for 2019 highlighted by Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello during his State of the County Address in February will be be taking a major step forward later this week. During his February 28 State of … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [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...]
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...]
ELECTION 2017: Race for Chautauqua County Executive, Clerk Highlight Election Day 2017
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2017 has arrived and by tonight most if not all the candidates around Chautauqua County will find out if they have been elected to public office. BORRELLO VS. FERGUSON FOR COUNTY EXEC The highlight of this local election … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Budget with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved a 2018 budget that contains no tax increase. During last night’s meeting, lawmakers approved a revised $234 million spending plan that contains a slight tax decrease of $0.04 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Horrigan Proposes $236.4 Million County Budget with 2 Percent Tax Increase
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - Outgoing Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan presented his final budget proposal Wednesday to the Chautauqua County Legislature, which included a 2 percent increase in property taxes, the first … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Elections to Feature Nine Contested Races in November
MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]
Retirement Option for Sheriff Deputies Goes from 25 to 20 Years Following Approval of New Contract
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...]
