Chautauqua County will move forward with studying a potential boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a public forum that was attended by about two dozen people Wednesday to see if there was a … [Read more...]
More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election
The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County State of the County – March 23, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivers his State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Rejects Proposal to Increase Bed Tax
The Chautauqua County Legislature has rejected a proposal to increase the occupancy tax rate. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel had proposed, as part of the occupancy tax renewal with New York State, to raise the current rate from 5% to … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address at Legislature Meeting
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his State of the County address before the County Legislature tonight. Wendel will highlight successes of 2022 while sharing goals for 2023 in a presentation during the regular meeting of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election
The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]
County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital
The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Town of Ellery has asked the Chautauqua County Legislature to support and help implement a six-point plan for improvement of Chautauqua Lake. Legislator Lisa Vanstrom requested that Legislative Clerk Olivia Lee read the letter outlining the … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote to Reallocate $5.9 million in ARPA Funds
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on reallocating over $5.9 million in American Rescue Plan monies to projects at its monthly meeting tonight. The federal funding received for Phase 2 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer … [Read more...]
March Designated as Agricultural District Public Review Month
Chautauqua County has designated the month of March as the Agricultural District public review period. Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the County Legislature is required to review an Ag District eight years after its creation and … [Read more...]