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Tag Archives: county legislature
SERVING THE PUBLIC GOOD
The March 13th session of the Allegany County Legislature had some unusual elements. It began, as usual, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Air Force Airman First Class Bobbi Foster led us in reciting the Pledge. She enlisted in the … Continue reading
SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The second monthly meeting of the Allegany County Legislature was held on Monday, June 27th, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Twelve Legislators were present, with three absent. Former Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Fuller, of Scio led us in the … Continue reading
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NEW DIRECTIONS AND REMEMBRANCE
In November 2015 County Legislators learned that County Administrator Mitchell Alger was resigning to take a position as Deputy County Manager in Steuben County, which is his “home” county. This created a critical vacancy in a key position in … Continue reading
PINWHELLS, TOWERS AND PATRIOTISM
Several aspects of the April 11th Board of Legislators session were unusual. Privilege of the Floor was given to Public Health Educator Theresa Moore who described all of the things that the County Health Department does to make our lives … Continue reading
COMMEMORATING VIETNAM VETERANS
Two significant events took place at the County Courthouse facilities on Monday, March 28, 2016. For me, the more significant event took place at 11:00 a.m. A Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service took place in front of the Courthouse. This ceremony … Continue reading
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The second regular meeting of the County Board of Legislators was held on Monday, January 25, 2016, in Belmont. All legislators were present for this session. Former Army Specialist Fourth Patrick O’Connor led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. … Continue reading
IS OUR LEGISLATURE A BARGAIN?
Last week I attended a function with several hundred local residents. There were several fascinating conversations. One attendee declared that the County Legislature was too large, and proposed reducing its size by about 80%, or down to three members. I … Continue reading
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