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Joseph W. Atkinson III

Legislator District 42026-04-27 - 2026-12-31 (appointed by Legislature resolution at special meeting held April 27, 2026 to fill the vacancy left by Joseph C. Brennan, per WENY; Charter Section 205 appointee serves until the commencement of the calendar year after the first General Election, term up December 31 per WENY)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
22:38
Avg per meeting
3:14
Segments
359

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (10)(Development)

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program

Affects the distribution of grant funds for home repairs like roof replacements.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Recurrent Energy HB1 Solar Project & Big Flats Impact Fee

Potential land acquisition and lease revenue for the agency if the project proves feasible.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Elmira Corning Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation

Approximately $11.4 million funded largely through FAA grants.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

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.

high↓Jul 2026[6]

Proposed Chemung County Comprehensive Plan

Adoption unlocks eligibility for state and federal grants.

high↓May 2026[2]

Hammocks at Big Flats Housing Development

Total project investment is estimated at $55 million, bringing new housing and economic activity to the county.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

Reedman-Edger Housing Project Tax Abatement

Multi-million dollar tax abatement over 30 years with a $300,000 upfront community impact payment.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Proposed 30-Year PILOT for Edger Apartment Project

Developer David Riedman proposed a $150,000 impact fee to help offset abated town taxes over years 11 through 30.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Amazon Distribution Center Mineral Rights Transfer

Direct financial impact is limited to property title clarity and potential future mineral extraction values, though officials noted extraction is speculative.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

325 Weber Street Listing Price and Improvements

Reduces immediate sales revenue expectations by lowering the price, while reallocating $6,000 in pre-budgeted funds for driveway construction.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.