MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a budget for 2014. After an hour-and-a-half of deliberation on Wednesday night, lawmakers approved the estimated $229 million spending plan by a vote of 16 to 7. The amended budget slashed … [Read more...]
Legislature to Consider 2014 Budget Tonight
The Chautauqua County legislature could approve the 2014 budget later today during its monthly voting session. In September, County Executive Greg Edwards presented a $230.8 million budget that included a spending increase of $1,151,000 and a … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – Interview with Prospective County Home Buyer and County Executive
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the prospective buyer for the Chautauqua County Home, Edward Farbenblum (Vestracare), appeared before the Chautauqua County Legislature to respond to questions regarding the proposed sale. Following the meeting, WRFA Public … [Read more...]
Officials Cut Ribbon on Newest Section of Riverwalk, Get Started on Next Phase
JAMESTOWN - It was a day of celebration for local officials in Jamestown Tuesday as dozens gathered on the north shore of the Chadaokion River to celebrate the completion of another leg of the city’s Riverwalk project. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
Johnson Says if Elected, He’ll Create Job Growth for the County, or He Won’t Run for Reelection
ASHVILLE - The Democratic candidate for County Executive is making a bold promise in his campaign. Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson says he’s so certain that Chautauqua County’s recent history of job losses can be turned around that he is willing … [Read more...]
County Executive Appalled, Encouarged by the Special County Home Meeting
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards said that he was both appalled and encouraged by the special meeting between the county legislature and representative from VestraCare. Edwards – who’s been in negotiations with VestraCare and has … [Read more...]
Edwards Releases Contract Recommendations from Independent Fact Finder
MAYVILLE - The effort to negotiate a new labor contract between Chautauqua County and many of its employees is moving forward. On Friday, County Executive Greg Edwards announced that he is accepting recommendations from a fact-finder’s report to … [Read more...]
CRCF Invites Public to Meet New Community Leaders
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a meet and greet Tuesday with a variety of local leaders who have recently been appointed within the Chautauqua region. Among those attending are: Michael Abbate, Cummins, Inc. plant … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – CCCC Discusses Restaurant Week
Justin Hanft and Greg Krauza from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce discuss the upcoming Restaurant Week (Oct. 20-26) Promotion. Plus County Executive Greg Edwards comments on his 2014 Executive Budget, which was presented to the … [Read more...]
Audio: Edwards Releases 2014 Chautauqua County Budget
MAYVILLE - Despite some major challenges heading into 2014, Chautauqua County executive Greg Edwards has presented to the Chautauqua County legislature a manageable spending plan. During last night’s legislature meeting, the outgoing county … [Read more...]
