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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chemung County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Chemung County Airport Lease Controversy and Transparency
Legislators discussed delays in finalizing a county land lease for Carrington Aviation at the former warplane museum site, potentially stalling economic growth and tax revenue.
Incubator Works Funding Renewal
Incubator Works requested the continuation of its $100,000 annual county funding to support small business mentoring, co-working spaces, and youth entrepreneurship programs in Elmira.
Cornell Cooperative Extension & Energy Warriors Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension presented its 2027 outlook and requested a 4% increase in county appropriation while highlighting its community programming and the new Energy Warriors green jobs training initiative.
Airport Facility Tour and FBO Review
Legislators requested a coordinated tour of the county airport and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to better understand local aviation operations.
Project Milo (Amazon) Site Access and Development
Developers for the Amazon project at Airport Corporate Park South received approval for early site access to begin moving dirt while final legal and regulatory requirements are finalized.
Chemung County Microenterprise Assistance Program CDBG Update
Chemung County is wrapping up a $300,000 state grant program that helped local small businesses with up to $25,000 each for equipment and working capital. The initiative successfully supported 10 businesses outside of Elmira and helped create or save 28 jobs.