MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday did not confirm the appointment of a new Democratic County Board of Elections commission, which came as a surprise to the man who currently holds that position and also serves as the chairman … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2021 Budget with Slight Property Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2021 spending plan that will result in a slight tax rate increase for residents. The legislature voted 18 to 1 Wednesday night on a budget that calls for a tax levy of $67.1 million … [Read more...]
Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner Tapped to Take Over
MAYVILLE - There will likely be a new Democratic Election Commissioner in Chautauqua County after this year's general election. Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner Luz Torres of Dunkirk will be going before the Chautauqua County Legislature's … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Tax Cap Override, Prepares to Approve Slight Increase in Property Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted Tuesday night to approve a tax cap override for the 2021 county budget. Lawmakers voted unanimously during a special meeting on a local law that allows the county to override the cap on the 2021 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2021 Chautauqua County Budget Q&A with Wendel, Nazzaro, Chagnon
WRFARadio ยท Community Matters - 2021 Chautauqua County Budget Q&A with Wendel, Nazzaro, Chagnon Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel (R-Lakewood) offers more details about his 2021 executive budget that was presented to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Wendel Proposes $$260.5 Million Budget with Slight Reduction in Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presented his 2021 executive budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night in Mayville. Wendel presented a $260.5 million spending plan that - despite challenges with COVID-19 - … [Read more...]
Wendel to Present Executive Budget Wednesday Night in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will be delivering his 2021 executive budget Wednesday night in Mayville. The county executive is responsible for delivering an annual spending plan every fall to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Two Area Businesses Recognized Through Hospitality Business Recognition Program
MAYVILLE - Two area businesses were recently recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Inlet Brewing and Chautauqua Marina, both in Mayville, were both recognized during the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
As COVID-19 State of Emergency Continues, County Officials Begin Preparing for Budget Challenges
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel says its still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 on Chautauqua County government - but he adds that officials are already taking steps to prepare for what will likely be a challenging … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Health Commissioner Says COVID-19 is Now at ‘Community Spread’ Level
MAYVILLE - There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported for Chautauqua County, but the county health commissioner says she believes the virus is spreading. The Chautauqua County COVID-19 Response team reported Wednesday afternoon that … [Read more...]
