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...]
It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County
It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
[Watch/Listen] 2021 Election Debate – Candidates for Chautauqua County Executive
A debate featuring the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive – Norm Green (D-Dewittville) and Paul "PJ" Wendel (R-Lakewood). WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD The debate featuring the executive candidates was held Oct. 21 and took … [Read more...]
Green Critical of New Positions in Proposed 2022 County Budget
County Executive candidate Norm Green is condemning the hiring of 42 employees in the yet to be adopted 2022 county budget. The Democrat says the budget is unsustainable without future tax increases. Green is challenging incumbent County Executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 23, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel released his 2022 Executive Budget Wednesday night. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to him about the details in that plan and more. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Proposes Tax Cut in 2022 Executive Budget
County Executive PJ Wendel is proposing a tax cut in his 2022 Executive Budget. Wendel presented his budget to the County Legislature Wednesday night that featured a property tax rate of $8.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This is 26 cents less … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Presents Executive Budget Tonight, Legislature Votes on ARP Funding
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hear a presentation on County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2022 Executive Budget as well as vote on projects to be funded with American Rescue Plan monies tonight. There are 43 projects proposed to be … [Read more...]
