We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the Corrections Officers’ strike, concerns about Federal Funding, and his announcement that he’s running for a second full term. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Reelection Plans
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his intentions to run for reelection. Wendel is in the last year of his first full term, having first taken office in January 2020 to fill out the term of George Borrello who was appointed to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 23, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the State Budget and State of the State; the Jamestown Airport, immigration, and more. … [Read more...]
With Incoming Trump Administration, Questions Are Being Raised About Immigration
With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 19 and 26, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the results of the Jamestown Airport Market Study, possible plans to move county offices to the Chautauqua Mall and more. … [Read more...]
County Officials Urge People To Stay Safe, Use Good Judgment During Winter Storm
Chautauqua County officials are urging people to stay safe and use good judgment during the continued Lake Effect Snow Storm. County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman, Public Facilities Director Tim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 21, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the election results, economic development news, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 24, 2024
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes 2024 Budget With 21-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed along party lines a budget for 2025 that reduces the tax rate by 21-cents. The budget passed reflects a Real Property Tax Levy of $73,256,471 which is $164,976 less than what County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
