The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a $309.7 million budget that includes a 54-cents per thousand decrease in the tax rate. Jamestown Legislator Fred Larson proposed an amendment to the budget to take another $2 million from the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2026 Proposed Executive Budget Presentation – October 2, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presented his proposed 2026 Executive Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on September 24, 2025. We bring you that presentation here. … [Read more...]
Case Against Dunkirk Legislator For Election Law Violations Adjourned
The case against Dunkirk County Legislator Marcus Buchanan that alleged he violated Election Law is being adjourned with charges to be dismissed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that he has taken the steps to, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Three Union Contracts
Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Performance Measures For Planning & Development Dept., Votes Down Job Growth Goal
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved performance measures for the Planning & Development Department, but voted down an amendment to add job creation goals. The goals approved include improving the quality of life of all county residents, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk County Legislator Charged With Illegal Voting
A Chautauqua County Legislator from Dunkirk has been charged with illegal voting. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year old Marcus Buchanan was charged on June 25 after a lengthy investigation. It is alleged that Buchanan violated … [Read more...]
Ted Wightman Appointed To IDA Board
Ted Wightman has joined the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors. Wightman’s appointment was approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature at its April 2025 voting session. By virtue of being appointed to the CCIDA … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Mattters – North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Public Hearing – April 24, 2025
A public hearing on the proposal to upgrade the North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District’s wastewater treatment plan was part of the Chautauqua County Legislature’s meeting on April 23, 2025. … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
