WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the 2023 County Budget, Opioid Settlement monies, and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2023 Budget with Tax Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2023 County Budget with a 30-cent tax decrease. The new property tax rate will be $7.80 per $1,000 assessed value with a real property tax levy of $69,681,835. There was no change in the … [Read more...]
Pat Slagle Appointed as New Chautauqua County Attorney
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed Pat Slagle as the new County Attorney. Slagle will begin his new position in January 2023, replacing current County Attorney Stephen Abdella, who is retiring from the position on or about January … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 29, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel shares details about his proposed 2023 County Budget. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2023 County Budget Has 30-Cent Tax Reduction
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2023 County budget reduces taxes by 30-cents. Wendel said this is the third budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has an 4.1% increase, or an increase of $2.7 … [Read more...]
County Executive to Present 2023 Budget to County Legislature
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his proposed 2023 budget to the County Legislature tonight. A public hearing on a potential Restore NY Communities Initiative Grant Application by The White Inn in Fredonia also will take place at … [Read more...]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to be Held Sunday at County Courthouse
A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held Sunday, September 11 in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse. The local American Legion and the Chautauqua County Veterans Council will hold the ceremony at noon. The program is to honor and … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Proclaims September ‘Child Cancer Awareness Month’
County Executive PJ Wendel is recognizing Child Cancer Awareness month for the month of September. Wendel presented the proclamation on Child Cancer Awareness month at the August County Legislature meeting. He said in it that cancer is the leading … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 25, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the incident at Chautauqua Institution on August 12, 2022 involving the attack on author Salman Rushdie and the County's response. He also discusses work on the 2023 County Budget, new hires, a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $2.3 Million One-Year Contract Extension with CSEA
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a one-year contract with CSEA Unit 6300. First Assistant County Attorney Pat Slagle explained to legislative committees last week that the contract is being extended following the recent resignation … [Read more...]
