MAYVILLE - County Executive George Borrello is asking the Chautauqua County Legislature for a change of venue for its April voting session to accommodate his first State of the County speech. Borrello says he wants to invite a large number of … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Bonding for $16.9 Million Sewer District Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved $16.9 million in bonds to pay for the design and construction of a South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District extension. According to the Post-Journal, another resolution was also … [Read more...]
County Legislature Hears Concerns over Cassadaga Wind Farm Development and Recent Tax Abatement
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...]
