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)(Taxes Budget)
County Annual Financial Audit and Process Findings
Reflects the IDA's financial position, including a $2 million decrease in total assets and reduced project-based revenue.
2027 CCRC Operating Budget
Total revenues and expenditures are balanced at $10,000 for the 2027 fiscal year.
CCIDA 2027 Proposed Budget
Establishes the agency's operational spending and revenue targets at $815,000 for fiscal year 2027.
2027 Budget Process and Sales Tax Distribution
Involves the county's $70+ million annual sales tax revenue stream and municipal budget planning.
County Employee Wages and Staffing Shortages
Allows project progression valued at tens of millions in construction activity.
Short-Term Rental Registration and Occupancy Tax
Short-term rentals accounted for approximately $100,570 of the county's $615,437 total room occupancy tax collections in 2025.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.