A current map of Chemung County's 15 Legislative Districts Three Resolutions that will come before the Chemung County Legislature tonight have garnered a great deal of attention. The purpose of this post is to provide a factual overview of them, explain the opinions I have formed to this point, and solicit further input from the … Continue reading Redistricting, Efficiency & the Legislative Agenda: an overview
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Starting to bring the fiscal impact of COVID-19 on Chemung County into focus
NYSAC graph showing trends in sales tax collection for New York There is no question Chemung County, like all counties in New York, faces very serious fiscal impacts from COVID-19 and the "New York Pause" program created to respond to the virus. Local officials in Chemung County, including Chemung County Treasurer Jennifer Furman and Chemung … Continue reading Starting to bring the fiscal impact of COVID-19 on Chemung County into focus
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
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.
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
Legislature passes important measures to help veterans & municipalities, promote safety and provide additional fiscal oversight.
Image: World Atlas The Chemung County Legislature passed four important resolutions when it met on October 16, 2019. Notably, all four of these resolutions were initiated by the Legislature, a healthy step toward making this branch a more proactive partner in local government. Cold War Veterans Exemption New York State allows veterans of the Cold … Continue reading Legislature passes important measures to help veterans & municipalities, promote safety and provide additional fiscal oversight.
Judge dismisses both lawsuits filed by Chemung County Executive Moss against Legislature
Late in the day on Monday, September 30, 2019, Judge Eugene Faughnan, a 6th Judicial District Supreme Court Judge from Binghamton, issued a 19 page decision in which he dismissed both lawsuits filed by County Executive Moss and County Attorney Hyder Hussain against the Chemung County Legislature, the Legislators individually, and Legislative Attorney Bryan Maggs. … Continue reading Judge dismisses both lawsuits filed by Chemung County Executive Moss against Legislature
City-County Committee completes report, announces presentation date
On February 11, 2019, the Chemung County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution allowing Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss to form a temporary committee to identify ways the county and city can work together to assist the city with studying possible cost-saving measures that could improve the city’s financial health and benefit the community. The committee … Continue reading City-County Committee completes report, announces presentation date