CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- The Time has Come to Consolidate Governments Written by Todd J. Tranum, President & CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Chautauqua County has 27 towns, 15 villages, 2 cities and 18 school districts. And at 12.1-percent, ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Regional HazMat Teams Receive State Grant The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services' Hazardous Materials Response Team recently received a HazMat Grant for $70,552 through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). Chautauqua County and its partners from Cattaraugus County, ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Give the Gift of Life April was National Donate Life Month and even though May is already upon us, many organizations throughout Western New York are still working to raise awareness about the need for organ donors and how easy it is to sign-up to give the gift of life. Last week, County Clerk Sandy Sopak brought an ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- Municipal Consolidation Forum Scheduled Written by Todd J. Tranum, President & CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier For many years the Chamber and MAST have actively promoted the concept of municipal consolidation. Now we are ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Date Set for Municipal Consolidation Forum In my February 13, 2012 Monday Morning Memo, I announced my intentions to host a forum on municipal consolidation in an effort to help provide real and meaningful change for all taxpayers in Chautauqua County. After months of working with representatives from Governor Andrew ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Tour of the Wellman Building. I recently joined Bill Daly, Administrative Director/CEO of County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency; and Joseph Jacobi, Property Manager from Ontario Specialty Contracting Inc.; for a tour of the restoration project at the Wellman Building on 101-103 West Third Street in Jamestown. The ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- New Director of Finance Selected. Over the past three months, a bi-partisan committee and I have gone through an intense interview process to fill the Director of Finance position. The bi-partisan committee composed of Legislator Thomas DeJoe, D-Brocton; Legislator George Borrello, R- Irving; and former Director of Finance Darin ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced Thursday the appointment of Susan Marsh as the new Director of Finance effective April 9, 2012. New Finance Director Susan Marsh and County Executive Greg Edwards. (Submitted photo) Mrs. Marsh is a certified public accountant who ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- Harsh Reality of 2013 Budget. On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 I presented my seventh State of the County Address to the County Legislature. There were many accomplishments by departments to reduce waste, and improve and consolidate services, however County leaders will be faced with a harsh reality as we prepare our 2013 Budget. ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- County Leaders Prepare for NYSAC Conference. Monday, Tuesday, and part of Wednesday, I will be in Albany with the largest gathering of County Leaders ever assembled at the New York State Association of Counties' 2012 Legislative Conference. Over 800 County leaders, County Executives, Board of Supervisors, Legislators, and County ... Read More