MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease for county space to store wind turbine materials for a wind farm in the north county. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the resolution involving a lease with BNSF Logistics for … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Consider Resolution Related to Wind Project Wednesday Night
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session tonight in Mayville. READ THE MEETING AGENDA Among the items on the agenda is a resolution allowing for an agreement that would allow a wind farm equipment provider to … [Read more...]
Borrello Announces Candidacy for Chautauqua County Executive
SILVER CREEK - A four-term member of the Chautauqua County Legislature is announcing his candidacy for Chautauqua County Executive. On Wednesday afternoon George Borrello (R-Irving) announced his intention to run for the office of county executive … [Read more...]
Property Lease for Storing Wind Farm Materials Debated at County Legislature Committee Meeting
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County lawmakers are debating a resolution that would allow a wind farm company to lease space on a vacant property in order to store materials related to a major wind farm project in the north county. According to the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Motion Calling for Support of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Collins Medicaid Amendment
MAYVILLE - Several residents were on hand at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a cut in President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and its impact on the health and preservation of the Great Lakes. In … [Read more...]
Congress Prepares to Vote on Healthcare Bill that Has Local Implications on Medicaid Costs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and House leaders are revving up pressure on balky Conservatives and other Republican lawmakers as crunch time approaches on the party's health care overhaul bill, a drive GOP leaders concede they can't afford to … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces He Will Not Seek Second Term in Office, Paves Way for Open County Executive Race
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point) will not be running for reelection in 2017. On Wednesday night the Bemus Point Republican concluded his fourth state of the county address by announcing that he will not seek … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Present State of the County Message Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will deliver the annual State of the County message tonight in Mayville, which will mark the final message for his first term in office. The presentation will be held during the regular meeting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] District Attorney Will No Longer Seek Plea Deals in Cases Involving Illegal Firearm Charges
MAYVILLE -Chautauqua County's top prosecutor says his office will no longer make plea deals with individuals facing illegal firearm charges. On Wednesday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson appeared before the County Legislature's … [Read more...]
County Officials Address Critical State Audit on Financial Management
MAYVILLE - County officials are continuing to address a recent audit report from the state Comptroller’s office, which was critical of how the county makes financial investments, along with pointing out errors the county made in paying salaries and … [Read more...]
