The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a virtual celebration Tuesday for reaching its 2021 campaign goal of $1.3 million. 2021 Campaign Chairs Christine and Mark Tarbrake announced the campaign slightly exceeded its goal by raising … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Announces 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced that Mark and Christine Tarbrake will be the 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Help Today Gives Hope Tomorrow.” Christine has been employed with M&T Bank … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Lawsuit Resolution Against Pharmaceutical Companies Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday in Mayville. VIEW FULL AGENDA Among the items to be considered by the legislature is a resolution that would allow the county to sue … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Elections to Feature Nine Contested Races in November
MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Charter Amendments Involving Term Lengths and Salaries
MAYVILLE -Voters in Chautauqua County will have the opportunity to decide if they want to have their representatives in Mayville serve four-year terms rather than two-year terms. During Wednesday’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Increasing Age to Purchase Tobacco in Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 31, 2016. RELATED: Legislature Tables Local Law to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample provides a recap on the effort to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Tables Proposed Local Law to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco Products
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County lawmakers have decided to wait another month before acting on a local law to increase the legal age for purchasing tobacco products. On Wednesday during the Chautauqua County Legislature’s monthly voting session, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to See Few Changes Following 2015 Election
MAYVILLE - With only eight of 19 contested races in the Chautauqua County Legislature, there wasn't expected to be much of a change, and that sentiment held true following the 2015 Elections, with only a handful of new faces joining the ranks of the … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves $256 Million Budget that Includes 6.6 Percent Property Tax Cut
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a $256 million budget that cuts the property tax rate by 6.6 percent. On Wednesday night the legislature met to discuss and vote on the budget, with two amendments being added to the … [Read more...]
Eight Contested Races Highlight 2015 County Legislature Elections
MAYVILLE - 2015 is a local election year in Chautauqua County with several races shaping up for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature. Currently, the Republicans hold a super-majority in Mayville, with 14 of the 19 seats held by the GOP. … [Read more...]
