Joseph W. Atkinson III
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 22:38
- Avg per meeting
- 3:14
- Segments
- 359
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Budget Process and Sales Tax Distribution
The 2027 county budget sets next year's taxes and services, and legislators now have less time to review it.
election information
This doesn't cost you anything directly, but running early voting sites uses local taxpayer funds.
election results
No immediate taxpayer costs, though campaign fundraising and future county administration policies could impact local spending down the line.
County Annual Financial Audit and Process Findings
Stale checks were once over half a million dollars; now under $100,000 remains to be resolved.
Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program
Affects the distribution of grant funds for home repairs like roof replacements.
Recurrent Energy HB1 Solar Project & Big Flats Impact Fee
Potential land acquisition and lease revenue for the agency if the project proves feasible.
Short-Term Rental Registration and Occupancy Tax
Uncollected occupancy tax from short-term rentals could be recovered once the audit begins in 2027.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Approximately $11.4 million funded largely through FAA grants.
election turnout
Keeping early voting sites open longer doesn't come cheap, which means extra taxpayer dollars are funding these extended operations.
2027 CCRC Operating Budget
Total revenues and expenditures are balanced at $10,000 for the 2027 fiscal year.
CCIDA 2027 Proposed Budget
Establishes the agency's operational spending and revenue targets at $815,000 for fiscal year 2027.
New Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Elmira
Aimed at reducing community healthcare costs through increased federal reimbursements.
Battery energy storage moratorium
County Employee Wages and Staffing Shortages
Allows project progression valued at tens of millions in construction activity.
Permanently Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Could reduce property tax revenue for the county, municipalities, and school districts depending on local adoption and the exact number of eligible veterans.
Proposed Chemung County Comprehensive Plan
Adoption unlocks eligibility for state and federal grants.
Incubator Works Funding Renewal
$100,000 annually from the county budget.
Southport Corners Senior Housing Project Assignment
Property sale proceeds of approximately $190,000 to $200,000 to the IDA upon sale.
Cornell Cooperative Extension & Energy Warriors Program
CCE is requesting a 4% increase in its county appropriation for the 2027 budget.
Landfill Operations and Gas Recovery System
Generates over $75,000 annually plus percentage revenues from gas production.
Decisions during term (166)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of October 13, 2026 minutes
Accept communications 1101-1109
Accept committee reports
Combine resolutions 26-408 through 26-488
Approve preferred agenda
Resolutions 26-430 through 26-458 (airport, sewer, health, social services)
Resolution 26-446 (Board of Elections / NTS Status Services) sent back to committee
Resolutions 26-459 and 26-460 (nursing facility payments; 2027 budget review)
Resolutions 26-461 through 26-475 (airport bids, purchases)
Resolutions 26-476 through 26-482 (staffing, health insurance, union agreement)
Resolutions 26-483 through 26-486 (public hearings called)
Resolutions 26-487 and 26-488 (hazard mitigation plan; Operation Greenlight)
Resolutions 1-4: budget review, public hearing, and EFPR audit agreements
Resolution 5: sales tax agreement with City of Elmira (13th Amendment) postponed
Resolution 6: community development fund disbursements
Aviation Committee De-icing Bids and Project Approvals
Buildings and Grounds Committee Maintenance Agreements
Health and Human Services Committee Burial Policy Tabled
Multi-Services Committee Sewer Change Orders and IT Agreements
Personnel Committee Insurance Rates and Staffing Approvals
Voting record (11)
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