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...]
County Legislature to Vote on American Rescue Plan Funded Projects, Union Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature will be voting on a variety of projects and purchases that use American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting tonight. The largest purchase to be voted on is $4.68 million for a crane, two dump/plow trucks, a snow … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 11 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley moderated a Legislative debate for Chautauqua County District 11 between incumbent legislator Bob Whitney and Dave Wilfong. District 11 is located in the City of Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 12 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley asked debate questions of Chautauqua County Legislative District 12 candidate and legislator Elisabeth Rankin. Heather Fagan, who is also running for that seat, declined to participate in the debate. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Looking for People to Serve on Reapportionment Commission
The Chautauqua County Legislature is looking for people to serve on the county's bi-partisan Reapportionment Commission. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said the Commission will assist the County Legislature in evaluating the existing County … [Read more...]
