AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for New York State Senate 57th District, featuring candidates Austin Morgan (D) and George Borrello (R). Presented by the LOWV, the AAUW, … [Read more...]
Borrello, Morgan Square Off in Only Scheduled Debate for Open Senate Seat
JAMESTOWN - The candidates for Jamestown Mayor and New York State Senate were at Jamestown Community College Tuesday night to take part in a meet the candidates forum, presented by the Chautauqua League of Women Voters, AAUW, and the Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2020 County Budget with George Borrello and Pierre Chagnon
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello released his 2020 budget proposal on Sept. 25, 2019. The budget includes no increase to the property tax rate but does require some use of the county's fund … [Read more...]
No Tax Rate Increase in Borrello’s 2020 Budget, 2.7% Increase in Tax Levy
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello released his 2020 county budget proposal Wednesday night to the Chautauqua County Legislature and it includes no increase in the property tax rate, despite several challenges. According to … [Read more...]
County Executive to Deliver 2020 Budget Proposal Wednesday with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will present his 2020 Tentative Budget Presentation to the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. The presentation will be during the full County Legislature meeting, which starts at 6:30 … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Senate Blasts Borrello for Holding Campaign Fundraiser at Venue that Received Government Tax Breaks
FREEDOM, NY - The democrat running for the local New York State Senate seat that was vacated by Sen. Cathy Young earlier this year is again criticizing his Republican counterpart. Cattaruagus County Democrat Austin Morgan criticized Republican … [Read more...]
CLPRA Unable to Reach Consensus on Lake District Recommendation, Will Meet Again in November
MAYVILLE - An advisory agency created by the Chautauqua County Legislature is continuing to struggle with finalizing a recommendation on establishing a lake rehabilitation district that would help raise money to care for Chautauqua Lake. The … [Read more...]
Furniture Mart Building, Empire State Brand Projects Given Priority Status by Regional Economic Development Council
MAYVILLE - Two recently proposed development projects in Chautauqua County - including one in Jamestown - have been designated with a priority status for state aid by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. According to County … [Read more...]
[LOCAL] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello: September 2019 Interview
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to get an update on several initiatives that are taking place in the county involving … [Read more...]
Morgan Accuses Borrello of Playing Political Games by Appearing at State Thruway Press Event with Congressman
FREEDOM, NY - The man running against George Borrello for New York State Senate in a special election this November is accusing the Republican of misusing county resources for a political stunt. State Senate candidate Austin Morgan (D-Freedom) … [Read more...]
