Image: Time Like all entities, the Chemung County Legislature has been forced to adapt its practices to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the social distancing measures currently in place. Under ordinary circumstances, New York's Open Meetings Laws (OML) requires elected bodies to allow members of the public to attend meetings, and the rules … Continue reading How to participate in and listen to legislature meetings
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It’s time for substantive work within the Chemung County Legislature
I decided to run for the Chemung County Legislature in order to use my background and experience to try to make a difference for our community. Running in 2018 when many great economic development projects were beginning to take shape and most legislative candidates were expressing a desire to bring about meaningful change to the … Continue reading It’s time for substantive work within the Chemung County Legislature
Community discussion of the Nursing Facility needs to start now
Image: Star Gazette The Chemung County Skilled Nursing Facility, located in downtown Elmira, is a healthcare facility owned and operated by Chemung County that provides long-term, inpatient, skilled nursing services to residents who have chronic, debilitating illnesses or require inpatient rehabilitation services. With the capacity to employ approximately 300 people and house up to 200 … Continue reading Community discussion of the Nursing Facility needs to start now
Looking ahead to a new year in the Chemung County Legislature
Image: WENY 2019 was an interesting year for Chemung County government. With new people serving in scores of critical roles - including County Executive, Deputy County Executive, County Treasurer, County Attorney, Legislative Attorney, Sheriff, Industrial Development Agency Director, IT Director, Aviation Director, Department of Social Services Director, Sewer District Director, Legislative Chairperson, Legislative Clerk as … Continue reading Looking ahead to a new year in the Chemung County Legislature
Proposed Local Law to prohibit private discussions of public business
Three members of the Chemung County Legislators - Bill McCarthy, Bob Briggs, and I - submitted a law to the legislative chairperson that would prohibit the private discussion of public business when a quorum (majority) of the Chemung County Legislature is present. We would like this measure to be placed on the Legislature's Agenda, most … Continue reading Proposed Local Law to prohibit private discussions of public business
Transparency in the Chemung County Legislature? We can do much better.
Image: Star Gazette If Webster's Dictionary had identified a "Word of the Year" for Chemung County in 2018, it undoubtedly would have been "transparency." With contested races for county executive and nearly all legislative seats, many candidates sought to distinguish themselves by talking about how "transparent" they would be if elected. Live-streaming of meetings? All … Continue reading Transparency in the Chemung County Legislature? We can do much better.
Proposed Chemung County Budget released
This morning Chemung County Executive Chris Moss released a copy of his proposed budget for 2020. The Chemung County Legislature will hold its first budget workshop tonight (November 12th) immediately following the Legislature's November meeting. A copy of the proposed budget is embedded at the end of this post. If you have any questions or … Continue reading Proposed Chemung County Budget released
Drag Queen Story Time: a brief update
Image: Brooke Dawson In a blog post published in this forum on November 6th, I shared the Library District's 2019 budget. It is embedded again below for your review. Today Chemung County Executive Moss sent information to the Legislature that shows the county provides a small amount of in-kind services to the Library District, something … Continue reading Drag Queen Story Time: a brief update
2020 Budget Process Underway
Image: remiamibeach.com This morning County Executive Chris Moss gave a presentation to local government officials, business leaders and the media highlighting certain aspects of his proposed 2020 budget. Moss' presentation kicked off the budget season in Chemung County, an important undertaking that is particularly critical this year as Moss and almost half of the legislators … Continue reading 2020 Budget Process Underway
Drag Queen Story Time – Why the Issue Matters so Much
Image: Brooke Dawson At the conclusion of the Chemung County Legislature's Budget Committee meeting on Monday, Legislator Joe Brennan raised concern over programming at the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira. Specifically, Brennan urged the Legislature to take action against the Chemung County Library District because it periodically hosts "Drag Queen Story Time." The video below … Continue reading Drag Queen Story Time – Why the Issue Matters so Much