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 (6)(Public Safety)
New Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Elmira
Aimed at reducing community healthcare costs through increased federal reimbursements.
Ethics Complaint Against Legislator Brent Stermer
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Update
The FQHC initiative brings $650,000 annually to support the local healthcare system.
Local Labor Policy Non-Compliance at Spruce Street and Davis Street
Potential revocation or modification of project financial assistance benefits.
Standing Committee Appointments
Fourth District Legislative Vacancy
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.