Legislator District 4· 2026-04-27 - 2026-12-31 (appointed by Legislature resolution at special meeting held April 27, 2026 to fill the vacancy left by Joseph C. Brennan, per WENY; Charter Section 205 appointee serves until the commencement of the calendar year after the first General Election, term up December 31 per WENY)
Joseph W. Atkinson III
Chemung County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 22:38
- Avg per meeting
- 3:14
- Segments
- 359
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Top issues during term (10)(Development)
Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program
Affects the distribution of grant funds for home repairs like roof replacements.
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.
Recurrent Energy HB1 Solar Project & Big Flats Impact Fee
Potential land acquisition and lease revenue for the agency if the project proves feasible.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Approximately $11.4 million funded largely through FAA grants.
Proposed Chemung County Comprehensive Plan
Adoption unlocks eligibility for state and federal grants.
325 Weber Street Listing Price and Improvements
Reduces immediate sales revenue expectations by lowering the price, while reallocating $6,000 in pre-budgeted funds for driveway construction.
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.
Hammocks at Big Flats Housing Development
Total project investment is estimated at $55 million, bringing new housing and economic activity to the county.
Reedman-Edger Housing Project Tax Abatement
Multi-million dollar tax abatement over 30 years with a $300,000 upfront community impact payment.
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.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.