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Todd Elzey
Todd covers local government in the Finger Lakes. He has a JD degree the Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. Send tips to todd@fingerlakes1.com.
Supervisors focus on COVID-19 pandemic, local crisis at monthly meeting in Ontario County
The main focus of the meeting was the County’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. Ontario County Public Health Director Mary L. Beer reported that the County had 14 confirmed Covid-19 cases, with 3 individuals hospitalized, ... more
Krause, Ontario County part ways; Brian Young named County Administrator
Prior to Thursday’s regular meeting of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors the Government Operations & Insurance and Ways & Means Committees held a special meeting to consider approval of resolutions to approve a separation ... more
Supervisors hold first meeting since administrator went on paid leave in Ontario County
Following an executive session, Board Chairman Jack Marren (Victor) confirmed that Ontario County Administrator Mary Krause remained on paid leave due to a “personnel matter." Marren declined to provide details regarding the matter but indicated ... more
Geneva will host ‘working sessions’ each month, public works shakeup possible
The most hotly debated topic of the evening was a proposal by Councilmember Frank Gaglianese III (At-Large) to consolidate positions at the Department of Public Works. Gaglianese proposed consolidating functions by asking the Director of ... more
Community lured out into the cold for 5th Annual Fire & Ice Festival (photos & more)
Hundreds of visitors to Downtown Canandaigua enjoyed the 5th Annual Fire & Ice Festival sponsored by the Canandaigua Business Improvement District (BID). BID Director Denise Chaapel said that the festival was originally developed as a ... more
Ontario County continues push to recover $2.4M in funds
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for its regular monthly meeting. The Board considered and approved a total of 52 resolutions. Board Chairman John Marren (Victor) said that the most important resolution ... more
Canandaigua task force takes shape to look at downtown revitalization
On Thursday, Canandaigua City Council considered a resolution to create a task force to evaluate the possibility of moving forward with revitalization of the Phoenix Street area often referred to as “Blood Alley”. Phoenix Street ... more
Fees on the rise, but additional council meetings possible in Geneva
The Council considered several resolutions, including a proposal to increase the fees for licensing dogs in the City of Geneva. The current fees are $15 annually for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 annually for dogs ... more
Supervisors debate occupancy tax expansion for small properties in Ontario County
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to impose an occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) on lodging facilities of three rooms or less. Currently, New York’s tax code ... more
