Mark Margeson

Legislator District 5 (Chairman)2023-01-01 - 2026-12-31 (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026) (Chemung County Charter Section 202: four-year term begins the first day of January after election and runs through December 31; elected Nov 8, 2022 per Chemung County Board of Elections General Election Results 2022)

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News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 49
Total speaking time: 2:48:59
Avg per meeting: 3:27
Segments: 4299

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Top issues during term (15)(Development)

high→Jan 2026[35]

Property Disposition and Rehabilitation Projects

Total project cost is estimated at $5.6 million, with a requested net exemption value of $2,856,000 over a 20-year PILOT.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program

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

critical↑Feb 2026[16]

Downtown Mixed-Use Building Redevelopment & Pilot

Contemplates a 10-year uniform tax exemption policy (UTEP) PILOT for the downtown location.

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↓Apr 2026[3]

Homebuyer Development and New Construction Programs

Grant awards and revolving proceeds involve millions in state funding and projected property sales exceeding $200,000 per completed home.

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.

high↓May 2026[2]