“Chemung, Elmira, Combined Sewer Overflow Discharge, Chemung River” If you live in Chemung County you have probably seen this notice in an email or text message during heavy or protracted rain events. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) – A hydraulic relief point where untreated combined sewage is discharged to the environment during high flow conditions. In our case, rain water and …
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For the first time in 40 years, Chemung County will have a District Office of a federal elected official. On May 11, 2026, the legislature approved an agreement to lease space on the first floor of the Hazlett Building that will house the District Office of Congressman Nick Langworthy. Not since Congressman Stan Lundine, who served as our Congressman from …
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PULBIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Your Poll Site May Have Changed Every year you receive a mail check card that provides you with pertinent information about early voting, the dates of the elections and your poll site where you vote. Please read carefully when you receive them. The legislative redistricting that was approved by the voters in November of 2022 will be …
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Chemung County Launches New Property Tax Search System and Video Tutorial County Treasurer Katlyn Colombani-Ruiz today announced the launch of a new online property tax system, Total Collection Service, along with a step-by-step video tutorial to help residents use the platform. The new system is now available on the Chemung County website and allows users to: Search property tax records …
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Chemung County Executive Chris Moss has proposed a sales tax cap on gasoline at $3 per gallon and an elimination of the sales tax on energy bills for the next 6 months. Legislator Roney J. Strange is a strong supporter of the proposal. “The legislature can’t pass this legislation fast enough,” Strange said. “Our residents are hurting and this is …
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It is with great excitement and honor that I announce that I will be seeking a fifth term on the Chemung County Legislature this November representing the residents of the 15th legislative district. On March 30th, I officially filed to be on the ballot this November. If re-elected, will continue leading the fight for a better future for our residents. …
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Chemung County Executive Chris Moss held his 2026 State of the County Address on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center. Legislator Strange attended and agreed with the County Executive that the State of Chemung County is very strong. Click the red play button below to view the presentation County Executive Moss gave at the State …
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I voted in favor of the County Executive’s proposal to amendment to the inter-municipal agreement between the County of Chemung and the City of Elmira for Delinquent Tax Collection and Foreclosure money to be advance to the City Of Elmira to help with their 2026 budget. I did this for the soul reason that the agreement requires the city to …
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