The Chemung County Legislature passed a resolution commending Chemung County municipalities for the passage of “Right to Farm” local laws by all municipalities within Chemung County. Agricultural production is an important segment of the Chemung County economy and the preservation of agriculture preserves open spaces and maintains the rural character so important to the quality of life in Chemung County. …

At the April 4, 2011 Budget Committee meeting, the County Treasurer’s 2010 Year End Summary was presented. It showed the County is in excellent fiscal shape. The General Fund Balance totaled $23,801,825. This is $12,307,503 more than it was on December 31, 2009. This is the highest fund balance in Chemung County’s history. “The partnership between the Executive and the …

At the February meeting of the Chemung County Legislature, the Consolidated Urban Highway Services Area (CUHSA) Shared Services Agreement was approved. The County entered into an agreement with the City of Elmira, the Town of Elmira, the Town of Horseheads, the Village of Horseheads and the Village of Emira Heights to further implement the highway shared services initiative. Chemung County …

At the January meeting of the Chemung County Legislature, Rodney J. Strange was appointed to serve a four year term on the Chemung County Transit Board. He was appointed by Legislature Chairman Milliken and approved by the full Legislature. He will serve with Legislator Aola Jackson (D-11th Dist.) as the two represtatives from the Legislature. They will make recomendations along …

Upon taking office on January 1, 2011 as the Legislator representing Chemung County’s 15th District, Rodney J. Strange was appointed to the following committees by the Chairman of the Chemung County Legislature Cornelius J. Milliken. BUDGET CORRECTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT HIGHWAY