County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of James Feldmann as his Executive Assistant. Feldmann served as a Field Director for Tom Reed for Congress in 2018, 2019, and 2020, where he managed the campaign offices in Allegany, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Funding Focus for County’s $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds
County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the County’s focus for how to utilize over $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Wendel said he has been working with a team of various county leaders to discuss possible projects that could benefit … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Appoints Kim Meleen as Director of Real Property Tax Services
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced he has appointed Kim Meleen as the Director of Real Property Tax Services. Meleen has served as the department’s Acting Director of Real Property Tax Services since February of this year. She has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 8, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the availability of bed tax monies for tourism projects, the opening of a new cell at the Landfill in Ellery, collaborative efforts with other county leaders in the region and … [Read more...]
County Opens New Cell at Landfill
Chautauqua County officials have opened a new cell at the County Landfill in Ellery. County Executive PJ Wendel said this 54-acre project has been 8 years in the making with construction being planned over last 4 years, "This new cell should last … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 24, 2021
The State of Emergency in New York State for COVID-19 ended June 24, 2021. We talk with County Executive PJ Wendel about that as well as concerns about solar and wind power; and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 10, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the results of a study on the reuse of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk, Governor Cuomo's announcement that once the state hits 70% vaccination rate most COVID restrictions will be … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Reaching 75% COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Will Be Tough
County Executive PJ Wendel said it will be tough for Chautauqua County to reach 75% vaccination rate for COVID-19. Speaking at a virtual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Wendel said a number of people received their vaccinations … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 27, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with County Executive PJ Wendel about what's happening with the Chautauqua Lake District, kayak launches, Memorial Day, and more … [Read more...]
