Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks with WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley about the state budget, a recently approved Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program, and more. … [Read more...]
Eight Former County Executives Recognized at Robert H. Jackson Center
The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
Bed Tax Revenues Reached Record Numbers for 2021
Bed tax revenues reached record numbers for 2021 in Chautauqua County as tourism rebounded in the area. County Executive PJ Wendel announced that after tourism declined in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, the 2021 occupancy tax revenues exceeded … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged to Take Broadband Assessment Survey
Chautauqua County residents are being encouraged to take part in a Broadband Assessment Survey. The New York State Department of Public Service is mapping broadband infrastructure and is using the survey as a tool to study the reliability and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State of the County – February 24, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivered his State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – February 24, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County, including how some county departments are being restructured. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says County’s Comeback Strong in State of County Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said in his annual State of the County address that the county's comeback has been far greater than its setback. Wendel said the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 continued to be a challenge for the county, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Creates New Management Positions, Accepts $2M Lead Hazard Control Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved creating two new management positions at its voting session. Two local laws amended the Management Salary Plan to create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a Director of … [Read more...]
Shannon Barnhart Appointed Manager of Chautauqua County Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Shannon Barnhart as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Barnhart replaces former director Ron Almeter. Wendel discussed his efforts to hire a full-time … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Vote to Create Two Management Positions, Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider creating two new management positions at its monthly voting session. Two local laws to amend the Management Salary Plan would create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a … [Read more...]
