Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21. The speech will be hosted in partnership with the CHQ Chamber and feature an opportunity for public engagement. The breakfast … [Read more...]
County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change
Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jefferson Project Presentation – March 5, 2026
The Jefferson Project gave their annual presentation on research on Chautauqua Lake to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Increases Income Limit For Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
The Chautauqua County Legislature has increased the income level for those who may qualify for the Senior Real Property Tax Exemption. Legislators unanimously passed an amended resolution that raised the current income for the exemption from … [Read more...]
New Restaurant To Open In Jamestown Airport
A new restaurant is coming to the Jamestown Airport. The Chautauqua County Legislature passed a resolution signing a one-year lease with Archies Airport Diner, LLC. The restaurant will pay $900 a month as part of the lease agreement. The … [Read more...]
Jefferson Project Providing Update To County Legislature Tonight
The Jefferson Project will provide an update on its ongoing research during the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting tonight. The presentation is open to the public and can also be livestreamed on Chautauqua County Government’s YouTube … [Read more...]
Four New Legislators Have Taken Their Seats On The County Legislature
Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince DeJoy, Democrat Sandra Lewis, Republican Jason Merritt and Jamestown Democrat Bob Whitney took the … [Read more...]
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore Has Died
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has died. According to an obituary provided by the Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville, Barmore died at the age of 74 on Saturday, January 3. Barmore had served on the Chautauqua County Legislature … [Read more...]
County Government Reduction Initiative To Help Local Municipalities Save Money
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...]
