Chautauqua County has awarded $135,349 in 2026 Occupancy Tax Tourism Development Grants to 14 projects across Chautauqua County. The funding will go toward Tourism Product Development, supporting innovative projects that elevate visitor … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 County Budget Totals $309.7 Million, Reduces Taxes By 54 Cents
The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted For Occupancy Tax Tourism Program
Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County’s 3% Occupancy Grant program. The 3% Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program is designed to boost visibility of Chautauqua County beyond its borders and spark greater … [Read more...]
Applications Being Accepted For Lakes, Waterways Grant Program
Applications are now being accepted for the two Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant programs. These programs provide funding for projects involving lakes and waterways within the County and are funded through revenue … [Read more...]
CLA Receives New Equipment for Chautauqua Lake Maintenance
The Chautauqua Lake Association has received new equipment for maintenance of Chautauqua Lake. The CLA recently took delivery of a cutting edge weed harvester and forklift. The Chautauqua County Legislature funded the weed harvester using … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts
Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [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 Legislature Supports State’s Amendment to How Bed Tax Monies Can Be Spent
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting state bills that alter how the county can spend the bed tax monies it collects. With the County's 5% occupancy tax up for renewal by New York State, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Will Move Forward With Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Study
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 23, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses points in his State of the County address, occupancy taxes, the state budget, and more. … [Read more...]
