The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]
Land Inclusion In Agriculture District Request Period Starts January 2
The annual 30-day period for Chautauqua County land owners to request to include agriculture land into a certified agriculture district starts January 2. From January 2 until January 31, land owners may submit written requests for inclusion into … [Read more...]
County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement
Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2023 Budget with Tax Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2023 County Budget with a 30-cent tax decrease. The new property tax rate will be $7.80 per $1,000 assessed value with a real property tax levy of $69,681,835. There was no change in the … [Read more...]
Proposed 2023 County Budget Has 30-Cent Tax Reduction
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2023 County budget reduces taxes by 30-cents. Wendel said this is the third budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has an 4.1% increase, or an increase of $2.7 … [Read more...]
County Executive to Present 2023 Budget to County Legislature
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his proposed 2023 budget to the County Legislature tonight. A public hearing on a potential Restore NY Communities Initiative Grant Application by The White Inn in Fredonia also will take place at … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Program Could Save Chautauqua County $88,000 Over Three Years
A cybersecurity protection service program provided by New York State could save Chautauqua County over $88,000. Chief Information Officer Jon DeAngelo, in a presentation to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said the state is … [Read more...]
