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Wayne County debates streaming public meetings
Despite a $200,000 investment in audio-visual technology, Wayne County Board of Supervisors meetings remain inaccessible to the public online. Meetings are recorded but only provided upon request, with no live streaming or YouTube uploads, unlike ... more
What’s on the agenda at Tuesday’s Wayne County Board of Supervisors meeting?
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. for their first meeting of 2025, tackling a packed agenda that includes budget adjustments, retirements, and several infrastructure and safety initiatives. It'll be ... more
Wayne County Administrator Rick House will retire in March
Rick House, Wayne County’s administrator, has announced his retirement effective March 31, citing a desire to spend more time with family and pursue personal interests. House, 66, served in the sheriff’s office for 35 years ... more
Macedon Supervisor Kim Leonard elected first female chair of Wayne County BOS
In a historic decision, Macedon Town Supervisor Kim Leonard was elected chair of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors during their annual organizational meeting on Thursday. Leonard narrowly defeated Walworth Supervisor Mike Donalty in a ... more
Wayne County HR Director appointment delayed amid divided vote
A divided Wayne County Board of Supervisors voted to postpone the appointment of a new Human Resource Director after a motion to delay the decision narrowly passed during their December meeting. Brian Sams had been ... more
Wayne Co. supervisors meeting to address salary hikes, as tax implications loom this week
All eyes will be on the Wayne County Board of Supervisors this Tuesday, as potential changes in county officers' salaries and tax implications hit the agenda. Among the key items scheduled is a public hearing ... more
Closer look at Wayne County’s proposed 2025 budget
Wayne County’s proposed 2025 budget of $228.2 million includes a 2.9% tax levy increase to $43.2 million, officials announced in preliminary documents. Despite the rise, the tax rate will drop to $5.09 per $1,000 of ... more
Wayne County supervisors approve salary increases, public hearing set for December
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors approved a 4% salary increase for its members and other county officials during its regular meeting on November 19. Starting in 2025, Board members’ salaries will rise to $19,041, ... more
Public safety, tax policies, and EMS on agenda for Wayne County supervisors Tuesday
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. The session will focus on a variety of public safety, finance, and administrative matters, with public hearings scheduled early in ... more
Wayne County supports new nuclear plant to meet energy goals
Wayne County supervisors have expressed strong support for nuclear energy, voting unanimously to back the continued operation of the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant and calling for the construction of a new nuclear facility. They believe ... more
Sole bid on major Crescent Beach project too high for Wayne County: What happens next?
Officials in Wayne County say the only company to bid on a protection and stabilization project in Sodus and Huron at Crescent Beach came in too high. Great Lakes Dock and Materials, a Michigan company, ... more
Wayne County purchases 4-acre parcel for second EMS base, two ambulances: Plenty of work ahead before late-2023 launch
A major step forward was taken by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors in its pursuit of establishing emergency medical services. The goal is to have an agency running in the second-half of 2023. This ... more
FL1 DAILY: How did CSX, Ginna help Wayne County prepare for Coronavirus Pandemic? (podcast)
This week we're featuring two parts of our upcoming Sunday Conversation with Wayne County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ken Miller. He serves as Palmyra Town Supervisor as well, and spoke with us about his outlook ... more
Supervisors approve hiring of nursing home administrator in Wayne County
Three people will take on the responsibilities held by Denis Vinnik in Wayne County, who previously served as Nursing Home Administrator for the county. The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Michelle Riggs, who ... more
Wayne supervisors meet in emergency session to start process of recovering from COVID-19
On Tuesday the Wayne County Board of Supervisors met in an emergency special session. Due to COVID-19 the board met via conference call which was aired live via Wayne County’s YouTube page. The Board met ... more