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Chautauqua Lake Tax District Dead in the Water

January 20, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The concept of a Chautauqua Lake Tax District is dead in the water. Members of the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency voted Thursday night before a crowd of nearly 100 people to not recommend the formation of a lake tax district … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton and LoGuidice, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Don Emhardt, Pierre Chagnon

Pierre Chagnon Unanimously Elected Chautauqua County Legislature Chairman Again

January 4, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislators have again named Pierre Chagnon to lead them as the Legislature Chairman. Chagnon said 2023 will bring changes to County Government, "We have a relatively new County Attorney, DPF Director, HR Director, Airport … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Martin Luther King Jr., Pierre Chagnon

County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement

December 22, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Jay Gould, Pat Slagle, Paul Whitford, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Stephen Abdella

Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Reapportionment Maps, New District 10 Legislator

July 27, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on two proposals for reapportionment at its monthly meeting tonight. On the agenda are a local law setting new legislative districts at 17, which is a decrease from the current 19 district map. The other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Administrative Services Committee, Chautauqua County Landfill, Chautauqua County Landfill Commission, Chautauqua County Legislature, County Reapportionment, Jamie Gustafson, Ken Lawton, Pierre Chagnon, Susan Parker

South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts Board Approve Phase 2 of Sewer Extension Project

June 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been approved. The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts’ Board of Directors approved the map and plan report at its March meeting with the maximum amount to be spent on the project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Pierre Chagnon, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts, Water Infrastructure Act, Water Quality Improvements Project, Westside Sewer Extension project

County Legislature Approves Resolution Regarding Wastewater Surveillance Program

March 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A resolution regarding a Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program passed 16 to 2 in the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. Legislator and County Board of Health member Liz Rankin said the program is not mandated and the county had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Scudder, Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Elisabeth Rankin, John Davis, Mobile Crisis Unit, New York State Department of Health, Pierre Chagnon, Public Health Corps Fellowship Program, Thomas Harmon, Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program

Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed

January 4, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, David Wilfong, John Penhollow, Kathy Tampio, Mark Odell, Martin Proctor, Marty Proctor, Ned Barone, Olivia Lee, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Susan Parker

Chautauqua County Legislator to Hold Organizational Meeting, Reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender

January 3, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold their organizational meeting the afternoon of January 3. The body will vote to reappoint Ned Barone as Public Defender. The appointment is a 2-year term. The legislature also will vote to replace Mark … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Bankoski, Chautauqua County Legislature, John Penhollow, Lisa Vanstrom, Mark Odell, Ned Barone, Paul Whitford, Pierre Chagnon, Thomas Harmon

County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators

December 16, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bill Ward, Bob Duff, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, John Penhollow, Mac Crowe, Pierre Chagnon, Ron Szot, Terry Niebel, Tom Harte, Vickye James

County Legislature Approves ARP Projects, DPF Director Bentley Receives Commendation

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a set of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators approved a resolution that authorizes capital projects with the issuance of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Legislature, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel

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