While a motion in support of best practices to overcome COVID-19 failed to receive enough signatures to come to the floor, it garnered an hour's worth of public comment at Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. The motion proposed by … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Bonds, Leasing Space in Jamestown City Hall, CSEA Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote to issue bonds for equipment purchases and improvements at Jamestown Community College tonight. Legislators will consider a resolution to issuing $3.7 million dollars in bonds to purchase equipment and … [Read more...]
Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed
Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislator to Hold Organizational Meeting, Reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold their organizational meeting the afternoon of January 3. The body will vote to reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender. The appointment is a 2-year term. The legislature also will vote to replace Mark … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Fee Increases, CARTS Grant, ARP Spending
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday night on increasing landfill and transfer station user fees, a $1.5 million grant for CARTS, as well as several amendments for American Rescue Plan funded projects. The Legislature also will … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves ARP Projects, DPF Director Bentley Receives Commendation
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a set of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators approved a resolution that authorizes capital projects with the issuance of … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on American Rescue Plan Projects, Using Bonds for Capital Projects
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote tonight on another round of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators will consider a resolution that authorizes capital … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
