Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presents his proposed 2024 County Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Democrats Calling For $1 Million Reduction in County Property Tax Levy
Chautauqua County Legislature Democrats are calling for a $1 million reduction in the County property tax levy. The four Legislators, joined by the eight Democrats running for the county legislature, sent out a release calling for the reduction … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Chairman Reacts to Proposed 2024 County Budget
Chautauqua County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said it's "heartwarming" to see the increases in the County's full value assessment. He said this increase allows the tax rate to decrease substantially which benefits all property … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
Falconer Residents Requesting Action from County, Start Neighborhood Watch Group Over Transitional Housing Issues
Falconer residents are requesting action by the county again in regards to the use of the Budget Inn for transitional housing by Department of Social Services. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski said he's not heard from county officials since last appearing … [Read more...]
Public Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fees Set for August 15
Chautauqua County will be holding another public meeting to discuss Chautauqua Lake boat user fees. The meeting will take place 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. County … [Read more...]
County Planning Board Approves Motion of Support For JCC Diethrick Stadium Plan
The Chautauqua County Planning Board has approved a motion of support for Jamestown Community College's Diethrick Stadium Multi-Sport Athletic Complex plan. The Board, which is advisory in nature, heard a presentation about the $30.3 million … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing
The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Two Union Contracts
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two four-year union contracts. The contract with CSEA Unit 6300 includes a 3% wage increase in 2024 and 2025 and a 3.5% wage increase in 2026 and 2027. It also includes a $1,000 bonus each year of the … [Read more...]
