New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
New Legislative Leaders Announced at County Legislature Reorg Meeting
New legislative leaders were announced during the Chautauqua County Legislature's reorganizational meeting Thursday night. Legislator Jamie Gustafson has been named by Republicans as the Majority Leader of the County Legislature with Legislator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport Well-Positioned To Have Commercial Service Return
The Jamestown Airport is well-positioned to have the Essential Air Service designation restored, bringing commercial air service back to Chautauqua County. That's the findings of an Air Service Recovery Plan that was presented to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Airport Study To Be Presented To County Legislature
The results of the Airport Study will be presented at tonight's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. The Jamestown Airport Air Service Consultant will present Phase I of the Air Service Recovery Program. The presentation will focus on the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker Resigns
Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker has announced her resignation. The Fredonia Democrat posted on social media Thursday morning that she is resigning from District 4 effective Monday, November 25, 2024. Parker stated, "Running for … [Read more...]
Joint JCC, Jamestown YMCA Project Receives Support From County Legislature
The proposed joint Jamestown Community College and Jamestown YMCA project has received support from the Chautauqua County Legislature. Legislators voted 16 to 1, with Legislator Terry Niebel voting no, to request the inclusion of the proposed new … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Nacole Ellis as New Republican Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Nacole Ellis as the new Republican Election Commissioner and reappointed Luz Torres as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon apologized to legislators for bringing … [Read more...]
County Legislature Holding Emergency Meeting To Appoint Election Commissioners
The Chautauqua County Legislature will have an emergency meeting tonight. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon called the meeting that will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes 2024 Budget With 21-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed along party lines a budget for 2025 that reduces the tax rate by 21-cents. The budget passed reflects a Real Property Tax Levy of $73,256,471 which is $164,976 less than what County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Tamara Dickey To Replace Dave Wilfong
The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Tamara Dickey to officially fill the vacancy left by Dave Wilfong, who resigned last month. Dickey will represent District 11. She previously served as the Ward 3 Jamestown City Council member, … [Read more...]
