MAYILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to allocate $50,000 in bed tax money to help prevent excessive runoff into Chautauqua Lake by way of Goose Creek in Ashville. The money will be used as part of a … [Read more...]
Kresge Appointed to Legislature’s District 12 Seat
The Chautauqua County Legislature once again has 19 members after lawmakers approved the appointment of a Jamestown democrat during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jamestown’s Beth Kresge of Lakeview Ave. was added to the panel by a unanimous vote of … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Consider Charter Ammendment Dealing with Filling Legislature Vacancies
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could be making some changes to how a seat on the panel is filled once it becomes vacated. During Wednesday’s scheduled legislature meeting, a local law amending the county charter is on the agenda. The … [Read more...]
City Dems Anounce Kresge as Replacement for District 12 Seat
JAMESTOWN - A new person has been tapped to fill a vacant seat in the Chautauqua County Legislature that includes the north side of Jamestown. Chautauqua County Democratic Committee members representing legislative District 12 met Friday in … [Read more...]
Cornell Appointment Fails by 10 to 7 vote
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted against the appointment of Jamestown Democrat Chuck Cornell to fill a recently vacated seat in District 12. Earlier this month, Cornell was selected by Democrats in his district to fill the … [Read more...]
Cornell Appointment on Agenda for May County Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. Among the items to be acted on is the appointment of Democrat Chuck Cornell of Jamestown to Legislative district 12. Cornell, who … [Read more...]
Cornell Tapped to Replace Larson in Chautauqua County Legislature
JAMESTOWN - A familiar name will be filling a recently vacated seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature. Chautauqua County Democratic Party Chairman Norman Green tells WRFA that Jamestown Democrat and former county legislator Chuck Cornell will … [Read more...]
Forestville Approves Budget wtih 112 Percent Tax Increase
FORESTVILLE - Property owners in Forestville will see their taxes go up by 112 percent. According to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, The Forestville Village Board held a meeting Tuesday to vote on the 2014-2015 budget, and to also … [Read more...]
Larson Tapped as Second Jamestown City Judge
JAMESTOWN - Long-time local attorney Fred Larson will become the second city judge of Jamestown. Mayor Sam Teresi announced Larson as his selection during Monday’s Jamestown City Council voting session, saying that considering there were a number … [Read more...]
Forestville Mayor Appreciative of Low Interest Loan from County
MAYVILLE - The mayor of Forestville says he’s obviously pleased his village will be getting a loan from Chautauqua County to help keep property taxes from seeing a record increase. Mayor Kevin Johnson was one of several Forestville residents who … [Read more...]
