The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Nacole Ellis as the new Republican Election Commissioner and reappointed Luz Torres as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon apologized to legislators for bringing … [Read more...]
County Legislature Holding Emergency Meeting To Appoint Election Commissioners
The Chautauqua County Legislature will have an emergency meeting tonight. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon called the meeting that will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a … [Read more...]
County Legislator Dave Wilfong Announces His Resignation
Republican County Legislator Dave Wilfong has announced his resignation from the Chautauqua County Legislature. Wilfong, who represents District 11 in the city of Jamestown, was the Majority Leader of the Legislature as of this term. He announced … [Read more...]
Former County Legislator Jay Gould Has Died
Longtime former Chautauqua County Legislator Jay Gould has died. Gould died Monday, April 1. He represented Legislative District 17 that encompassed the towns of Clymer, Panama, Harmony, and Busti from January 2000 until his retirement in … [Read more...]
New County Legislators Sworn In, Jamestown Legislator Wilfong Named Majority Leader
Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $290 Million County Budget With Significant Tax Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2024 County Budget with its largest tax decrease in 41 years. The $290,839,312 budget includes an 89-cent tax rate decrease. Democrats in the Legislature attempted to amend the budget twice to … [Read more...]
County Legislature Chairman Reacts to Proposed 2024 County Budget
Chautauqua County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said it's "heartwarming" to see the increases in the County's full value assessment. He said this increase allows the tax rate to decrease substantially which benefits all property … [Read more...]
Phase One of Westside Sewer Extension Project Now Complete
Officials cut the ribbon Monday in Stow on Phase 1 of the Westside Sewer Extension. The $16.9 million project brings sewer and water along Route 394 from Ashville to Stow and services approximately 450 developed properties in the Town of North … [Read more...]
County Government’s Budget Director is Retiring
Chautauqua County Government's Budget Director is retiring. Kathleen Dennison will retire from her position effective June 2, 2023. She first began her career with the County on July 7, 2011 as a Principal Account Clerk with the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Officials Meet with U.S. Senator Schumer in Washington
Chautauqua County officials recently met with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in Washington DC to discuss needs of the county. County Executive PJ Wendel, County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [Read more...]