Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday with elected officials across Chautauqua County to provide an update on the County's Government Reduction Initiative (GRI). The initiative is scheduled to launch during the … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Presentation On Proposed JCC Wellness Complex
Jamestown City Council will hear more about a proposed Wellness Complex at Jamestown Community College at their work session tonight. Representatives from JCC will present on the $24 million project during the full work session. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night
It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes $309.7 Million 2026 Budget With 54-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a $309.7 million budget that includes a 54-cents per thousand decrease in the tax rate. Jamestown Legislator Fred Larson proposed an amendment to the budget to take another $2 million from the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2026 Proposed Executive Budget Presentation – October 2, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presented his proposed 2026 Executive Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on September 24, 2025. We bring you that presentation here. … [Read more...]
Case Against Dunkirk Legislator For Election Law Violations Adjourned
The case against Dunkirk County Legislator Marcus Buchanan that alleged he violated Election Law is being adjourned with charges to be dismissed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that he has taken the steps to, … [Read more...]
