Bankoski, Harmon Discuss Expectations for Wendel's Budget Proposal

Chautauqua County lawmakers will see County Executive P.J. Wendel take the wraps off his tentative 2027 budget during their monthly meeting in Mayville on Wednesday. Two legislators from the north county spoke about their expectations about the presentation on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday. Dunkirk Democrat Robert Bankoski has been among those pushing for using more the county's undesignated fund balance to lower taxes, and he believes that may happen...

Robert Bankoski: fund balance is too high

Silver Creek Republican Tom Harmon believes most people will be "pleasantly surprised" with Wendel's proposed spending plan...

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Wendel's office says his presentation will reflect his "focus on affordability and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars." Wednesday's presentation, themed "Putting Money Back in Your Wallet," is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the beginning of the County Legislature meeting.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Robert Bankoski and Tom Harmon.

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