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Yates County weighs public transit options at next meeting
Yates County legislators will hear a presentation from Yates Transit Service on Monday regarding expanded public transportation. Yates Transit Service, which operates eight limited-schedule routes, has served the county since 2017 without relying on taxpayer ... more
Is RTS the solution Yates County needs to solve its transportation challenges?
During last week's Yates County legislative meeting, the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority presented a proposal to expand its services to the county, offering improved public transit options. The authority outlined a detailed plan, including route ... more
Yates County Legislature: 5 key takeaways from January’s meeting
The Yates County Legislature met for its January session to address several items, including employee recognition, public transportation plans, and financial audits. Here are five major takeaways from the session, which was held on Monday ... more
YATES LEGISLATURE: Employees recognized and future of RTA at January meeting (webcast)
On Monday, January 13, the Yates County Legislature held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month. The session covered a lot of ground and has been published to YouTube. Check it out below ... more
Yates County Legislature hears concern about ambulance service funding and taxation
At the Yates County Legislature's final meeting of 2024, officials tackled key financial audits, addressed ongoing ambulance service funding concerns, and reflected on the past year while preparing for 2025. During public comment, Paul Moberg, ... more
Yates County Legislature tackles infrastructure, tax rates, and public services in final session of the year
The Yates County Legislature concluded its December 9 session with a series of resolutions addressing infrastructure, tax rates, and community services, ensuring the county remains on track heading into the new year. Among the infrastructure ... more
Yates County approves cyber security upgrades and contract renewals
In a move to bolster cyber security and sustain vital services, the Yates County Legislature approved several major measures during its regular session on December 9. The legislature unanimously authorized the renewal of a $30,075 ... more
Yates County broadband project on track to expand access
The Yates County broadband project is progressing smoothly, aiming to connect underserved and unserved households across an 80-square-mile area, according to The Finger Lakes Times. County Planner Jeff Ayers reported to the Legislature on Dec ... more
Yates Legislature preps for budget workshop after approving key public safety, health measures
The Yates County Legislature is set to meet on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. to conduct budget workshops for the proposed 2025 budget. The meeting will take place in the Legislative Chambers at 417 Liberty ... more
Yates County disputes state’s cut to radio tower reimbursement
Yates County officials are challenging the state Division of the Budget's decision to drastically reduce reimbursement for their partnership with Cayuga County on a shared radio tower. The collaboration, intended to improve communication across Seneca ... more
Yates County approves additional funding for capital project amid soil contamination
The Yates County Legislature has approved an additional $100,500 in funding to address contaminated soil issues at the Benton Center site, part of a $26 million capital project. This decision follows a previous allocation of ... more
FL1 DAILY: Doug Paddock & Nonie Flynn talk about goals for Yates County (podcast)
Over the last several weeks we've been catching up with county leaders to talk about how they are looking at 2021. Most are expecting to see reimbursements from the state to decline by upwards of ... more
