The Chautauqua County Legislature will hear a presentation on County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2022 Executive Budget as well as vote on projects to be funded with American Rescue Plan monies tonight. There are 43 projects proposed to be … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Mayors Critical of County’s American Rescue Plan Funding Efforts
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas released a joint statement critical of the County Executive PJ Wendel's use of American Rescue Plan funds. They called out the county administration's lack of transparency and outreach … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Presents Recommendations on How City Should Spend ARP Funds
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation made recommendations to Jamestown City Council on how the City should proceed forward on spending $28 million in American Rescue Plan monies based on input received from the public. The CRCF helped … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Medicare Advantage Plan, Hear ARP Plan Input
A voluntary plan to move Medicare-eligible city retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan will be reviewed by Jamestown City Council tonight. The staff report states plan was developed over the last eight months by a City Health Insurance Committee … [Read more...]
County Executive Candidate Green Criticizes County For Not Holding Public Meetings On ARP Funds
Democratic candidate for County Executive Norm Green criticized Chautauqua County leaders on their process for how to spend $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Green, speaking before the County Legislature's Audit & Control Committee … [Read more...]
County Legislature Will Act on 41 Projects to Be Funded by $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will act this month on 41 proposed projects that will be funded under $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan recovery funds. The Legislature held a special work session Wednesday to learn more about each … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Review Proposals Using American Rescue Plan Funds in September
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special workshop in September to discuss proposed projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan. County Executive PJ Wendel, while appearing on WRFA's "Community Matters," said he's been meeting … [Read more...]
County Legislature Voting on Deputy Sheriff’s Contract, Opioid Settlement Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on a new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association tonight. The tentative agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5& … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – August 19, 2021
We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Chair Says American Rescue Plan Funds Should Go Toward Capital Improvements
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb says the American Rescue Plan recovery funds being received by the city should go toward capital improvements. While Mayor Eddie Sundquist has held four public input sessions for public comment on the … [Read more...]
