The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Local Law To Override State Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council has approved a local law to override the state's tax cap as budget presentations continue for the proposed 2025 city budget. Under a state law passed in 2011, local municipalities may only raise property taxes from the prior … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote To Override State’s Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council will vote on a local law tonight to override the state's tax cap. Under a state law passed in 2011, local municipalities may only raise property taxes from the prior year by the lessor of 2% or the rate of inflation. The … [Read more...]
City Council To Begin Budget Presentations, Review Local Law To Exceed Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council will begin to hear presentations tonight from departments on the proposed 2025 city budget. The Clerk/Treasurer, Comptroller, Assessor, Information Services, Corporation Counsel, Mayor, Police, and Fire Departments will give … [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...]
Cuomo Announces Plan that Empowers Voters to Reduce Costs of Local Government
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced an initiative that he says will reduce property taxes by empowering voters to approve locally-designed plans that eliminate duplicative services to lower the cost of local government. The proposal … [Read more...]
