Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chemung County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in business jobs
Lecom Center Redevelopment Success
Elmira College will play its men's and women's home hockey games at the Leecom Center, securing the venue's future. Legislators credited Chairman Margeson and the IDA board for the deal with a local businessman who bought the arena.
Chemung County Airport Lease Controversy and Transparency
Legislators discussed delays in finalizing a county land lease for Carrington Aviation at the former warplane museum site, potentially stalling economic growth and tax revenue.
Incubator Works Funding Renewal
Incubator Works requested the continuation of its $100,000 annual county funding to support small business mentoring, co-working spaces, and youth entrepreneurship programs in Elmira.
Cornell Cooperative Extension & Energy Warriors Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension presented its 2027 outlook and requested a 4% increase in county appropriation while highlighting its community programming and the new Energy Warriors green jobs training initiative.
Airport Facility Tour and FBO Review
Legislators requested a coordinated tour of the county airport and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to better understand local aviation operations.
Project Milo (Amazon) Site Access and Development
Developers for the Amazon project at Airport Corporate Park South received approval for early site access to begin moving dirt while final legal and regulatory requirements are finalized.