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 – Residents and Business Owner Brian Ellis Voices Concerns Over E-Cigarette Ban
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 10 to 8 in favor of a motion supporting a state legislature proposal calling for a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-liquids for use in e-cigarettes. However, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Supports Two Opposition Motions Involving Wind Turbines, Driver’s Licenses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved two motions voicing opposition to a current state law involving drivers licenses for non-U.S. citizens, as well as a proposal to develop wind turbines in the waters of Lake … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Nominated as Mayoral Candidate of Libertarian Party but Hasn’t Formally Accepted
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city councilman who was unable to secure the Republican party's nomination as a candidate for mayor in June may still appear on the November election ballot. Members of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party held their … [Read more...]
County Assistant District Attorneys Pulled from Payroll Due to Out-Of-County Residency
MAYVILLE - Two employees in the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office have been taken off the payroll following a recent ruling in Chautauqua County Court. According to the Post-Journal, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R) said … [Read more...]
Legislature Votes Down Residency Resolution for County Assistant District Attorneys
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night voted down a resolution that would have allowed the County District Attorney’s office to hire a limited number of assistant district attorneys who live outside of the county. The vote was … [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...]
[LISTEN] County Legislature Approves Government Reduction Plan
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night voted in favor of a plan that would assist with any future government reduction initiatives taken place between two or more municipalities in the … [Read more...]
Sheriff Deputies Recognized for Life-Saving Response Following Motorcycle Crash
MAYVILLE - Two Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies received commendations from the County Legislature during Wednesday night's voting session. Deputies Jason Beichner and Christopher Howlett were recognized for their emergency response to a … [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...]
