On November 12th, the Chemung County Legislature passed a resolution in support of establishing a Southern Tier Office of Mental Health “Regional Centers of Excellence” model and thereby keeping the Elmira Psychiatric Center open for inpatient clients. “It is extremely important to our region and county that we keep the Elmira Psychiatric Center open for our residents to use and …

“2014 CHEMUNG COUNTY BUDGET ONCE AGAIN CALLS FOR NO TAX RATE INCREASE” Thursday, November 07, 2013 Elmira – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli unveiled his proposed 2014 Budget today which will hold the line on the County property tax rate for the ninth straight year. Santulli’s 2014 Budget proposal recommends a General Fund Tax Levy of $28,540,320, an increase of …

Chemung County Legislator Rodney J. Strange was elected Chairman of the Chemung County Republican Committee at a committee meeting on October 29th. Strange succeeds Michael Krusen as Chairman. “I have never been more prepared for anything in my life as I am for the position of Chairman,” Strange said as he spoke to the committee members before the vote. Strange …

News “Chemung County Saves Residents More than $1 Million with ProAct Prescription Discount Card” Friday, October 18, 2013 ELMIRA – The ProAct Prescription Discount Card Program is designed to provide individuals with little or no prescription coverage access to affordable medications. Since Chemung County implemented the discount card back in November of 2009, residents have collectively filled more than 26,000 …

Chemung County Legislature Opposes The Closing Of Monterey Shock Incarceration Facility On October 15th, the Chemung County Legislature passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO MAINTAIN OPERATION OF THE MONTEREY SHOCK INCARCERATION FACILITY IN RESPECT OF THE SAVINGS TO TAXPAYERS WHEREAS, the Monterey Shock Incarceration Facility was the first of its type in New York state, started over …

“Santulli Recommends No Sale of County Nursing Facility” Thursday, October 10, 2013 ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli has formally recommended to the County Legislature not to sell the Chemung County Nursing Facility (CCNF). The recommendation comes after a nearly year-long comprehensive review of all of the available options for the future of the facility. With the unprecedented cooperation …

“Voters Encouraged to VOTE YES For Legislature Redistricting” Proposal Number Eight on the November 5, 2013 Ballot Wednesday, October 09, 2013 ELMIRA – The Chemung County Legislature voted unanimously September 23, 2013 to adopt a local law to allow for the redrawing of legislative district boundaries. The Legislature is required by law following the census every ten years, to examine …

Chemung County Legislator Rodney J. Strange announced his support for Proposition #1 which authorizes casino gaming in New York state. The proposition will appear on the November 5th election ballot. If the ballot proposition is approved on November 5th, it would give authorization to establish up to seven Full Gaming Licenses in Non-Native American Compact Zones. Supporters say approval of …

At a special meeting of the Chemung County Legislature on September 23rd, new boundary lines for 13 of the 15 legislative districts were approved in response to the 2010 Federal Census. The Chemung County Charter requires that the population in each legislative district be examined following each Census. Districts must be within five percent of the median population. The median …

At its September 9th meeting, the Chemung County Legislature passed the County Executive’s five-year plan keep the county fiscally stable during these tough economic times. A resolution endorsing and recommending the implementation of the revised Chemung county Financial Restructuring Plan was passed by a 13-0 vote of the legislature. “These are tough decisions that have to be made,” said 15th …