Local officials are reacting to the news of Lutheran's closing of the nursing home and rehab program. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sent out a statement saying, "I’m saddened to learn of today’s news and sympathize with our seniors and all … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 26, 2023
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed county budget, the new IGNITE program, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive Wendel Issues Emergency Order #2 – October 5, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announces a new emergency order regarding New York City sending homeless people upstate. … [Read more...]
Wendel Signs Emergency Order Blocking Relocation of Homeless From NYC
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has signed a second Emergency Order to block a New York City program from relocating people to Chautauqua County. The order, titled "Local State of Emergency, Emergency Order No. 2 on Sustainable Migration," … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2024 Chautauqua County Budget Address – September 28, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presents his proposed 2024 County Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 28, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his proposed 2024 County Budget and Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Democrats Calling For $1 Million Reduction in County Property Tax Levy
Chautauqua County Legislature Democrats are calling for a $1 million reduction in the County property tax levy. The four Legislators, joined by the eight Democrats running for the county legislature, sent out a release calling for the reduction … [Read more...]
Proposed 2024 County Budget Decreases Taxes By 89-Cents
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2024 County budget totals $294.1 million and reduces taxes by 89-cents. Wendel said this is the fourth budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has a 2.6% … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 24, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses economic development news from this week, the concerns about temporary housing in the village of Falconer, and more. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Start Looking At Feasibility Of Boat User Fee For Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua County will begin looking into the feasibility and legality of instituting a boat user fee for Chautauqua Lake. About two dozen people attended a public meeting about the next steps that will be taken in regards to the user fee that … [Read more...]
