MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature held its January voting session on Wednesday night. In addition to taking action on several resolutions, lawmakers also recognized the Sherman bus driver whose quick thinking helped to ensure the safety … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Consider Solid Waste Flow Control Law
MAYILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the county legislature’s audit and control committee on Thursday discussed the possibility of establishing a solid waste flow control law. Under terms of the law, all residents and commercial … [Read more...]
Wendel Appointed to Chair Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - There’s a new chairman for the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday the legislature held its re-organizational meeting for the new term, with Lakewood Republican Paul “PJ” Wendel being appointed to serve as legislature chairman. … [Read more...]
Legislature to Act on Establishing Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature is meeting Wednesday Night to vote on the establishment of a proposed lake agency. Outgoing County Executive Vince Horrigan has proposed the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency as a way … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Wins County Executive Race, Barmore Elected to Second Term as County Clerk
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - George Borrello will be Chautauqua County’s next County Executive. The town of Hanover Republican and current member of the Chautauqua County Legislature defeated Mike Ferguson (D-Fredonia) by 63-37 on … [Read more...]
ELECTION 2017: Race for Chautauqua County Executive, Clerk Highlight Election Day 2017
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2017 has arrived and by tonight most if not all the candidates around Chautauqua County will find out if they have been elected to public office. BORRELLO VS. FERGUSON FOR COUNTY EXEC The highlight of this local election … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Chautauqua County Legislature Districts 11 and 12
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1 and 2, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the candidates for Jamestown-area contested races of the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Budget with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved a 2018 budget that contains no tax increase. During last night’s meeting, lawmakers approved a revised $234 million spending plan that contains a slight tax decrease of $0.04 … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves Sewer Extension Resolution for Stow
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature held a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed $16.9 million extension of the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts in North Harmony, which would involve providing sewer service to 240 parcels of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua County LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum Part 1 – Oct. 24 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates Forum/Debate, held at Jamestown Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 25 207 and featuring candidates for county executive (Mike Ferguson and George … [Read more...]
