After more than a half hour of discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved setting a target for the general fund balance. The update to the County's Financial Management Policy includes the language that the County "...shall strive to … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lowers Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption Rate
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted to lower the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption that they just passed in February. Legislators learned during last week's Audit & Control Committee that the state only allows exemptions for … [Read more...]
Democrat Michael Bobseine Announces Candidacy for 150th Assembly Seat
Fredonia attorney and former County Legislator Michael Bobseine has announced his candidacy for the 150th Assembly seat in the State Legislature. Bobseine, a Democrat, kicked off his campaign on Saturday with announcements in the North County and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $194,000 Toward Eclipse Preparedness Equipment
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved using over $194,000 of the County's fund balance toward Eclipse preparedness equipment. Chautauqua County lies along the optimal viewing path, or path of totality, for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar … [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...]
County Legislature Passes Motion Promoting Equality, Denouncing Racism
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a motion promoting equality and denouncing racism. Legislator Tom Nelson, who is a teacher in Frewsburg, said he was offended by an incident last October where people wore black face costumes at a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lends Support to Emergency Declaration Barring the Housing of New Immigrants In County
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voiced their support for the State of Emergency declared by the County Executive that bars housing new immigrants in Chautauqua County. Legislator Terry Niebel brought the motion to the floor, saying that more … [Read more...]
County Legislature Supports State’s Amendment to How Bed Tax Monies Can Be Spent
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting state bills that alter how the county can spend the bed tax monies it collects. With the County's 5% occupancy tax up for renewal by New York State, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $1 Million for Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake
Despite calls to table the measure for more discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved using $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for the Jefferson Project. One of a handful of public comments opposing the funding included … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Rejects Proposal to Increase Bed Tax
The Chautauqua County Legislature has rejected a proposal to increase the occupancy tax rate. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel had proposed, as part of the occupancy tax renewal with New York State, to raise the current rate from 5% to … [Read more...]
