Legislator District 8· 2023-01-01 - 2026-12-31 (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026) (Chemung County Charter Section 202: four-year term begins the first day of January after election and runs through December 31; elected Nov 8, 2022 per Chemung County Board of Elections General Election Results 2022)
Steve Pickering
Chemung County
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Disposition and Rehabilitation Projects
Total project cost is estimated at $5.6 million, with a requested net exemption value of $2,856,000 over a 20-year PILOT.
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Chemung County Airport Lease Controversy and Transparency
The land lease would generate roughly $65,000 annually for the airport and county, while returning a valuable property to the tax rolls.
American Rescue Plan Fund Expenditure Status
Federal relief funds must be fully obligated and spent before expiration.
Owner-Occupied Critical Repair Program
Affects the distribution of grant funds for home repairs like roof replacements.
Downtown Mixed-Use Building Redevelopment & Pilot
Contemplates a 10-year uniform tax exemption policy (UTEP) PILOT for the downtown location.
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.
Sewer District Scale of Charges and Debt Repayment
Overall project totals $275 million with significant state and federal grant offsets.
Recurrent Energy HB1 Solar Project & Big Flats Impact Fee
Potential land acquisition and lease revenue for the agency if the project proves feasible.
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.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Approximately $11.4 million funded largely through FAA grants.
2025 Room Tax Distribution
Allocation of over $500,000 in room tax revenues to local tourism and non-profit partners.
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.
New Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Elmira
Aimed at reducing community healthcare costs through increased federal reimbursements.
Proposed Chemung County Comprehensive Plan
Adoption unlocks eligibility for state and federal grants.
County Employee Wages and Staffing Shortages
Allows project progression valued at tens of millions in construction activity.
Gas-Electric Tax Relief Extension
Yields minimal per-gallon savings for motorists while decreasing county sales tax revenue.
Ethics Complaint Against Legislator Brent Stermer
Decisions during term (256)
Recorded while Pickering was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Aviation Committee De-icing Bids and Project Approvals
Buildings and Grounds Committee Maintenance Agreements
Health and Human Services Committee Burial Policy Tabled
Multi-Services Committee Sewer Change Orders and IT Agreements
Personnel Committee Insurance Rates and Staffing Approvals
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of Financial Report
Approval of Schuyler Street Cleanout Bid
Extension of Home Program Option Agreement
Increase Arbor Housing Expenditure Limit
Call to Order and Minutes Approval
Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of September 2026 Financial Report
Adoption of Proposed 2027 Budget
Initial Resolution for Evan Hill Properties, LLC Project
Final Project Resolution for Izzard's Development LLC
Ratification of Agency Checks
Adjournment
Approval of October 9 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Proposed 2027 CCIDA Budget
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