LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The 2016-17 Livingston County Dairy Princess, Emma Swyer, addressed the Livingston County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday. As part of her role as Dairy Princess, Swyer will tour the region promoting dairy products. Part of her speech to the Board included explaining her role as the Diary representative at events. Swyer is from Ossian and goes to Danville Central School. She became Livingston County Dairy Princess in … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: 49% of Voters Favor Gott, 51% Split Over Other Options
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The upcoming Town Supervisors' race could have a great impact on the annual appointment of a Chairman of the Board off Supervisor's. Given last year's close race between Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott, and Geneseo Town Supervisor Will Wadsworth, the GeneseeSun.com conducted a poll to check the pulse of readers. According to the poll, of the 51 voters who participated, Eric Gott was supported by 25 of them. Will … [Read more...]
Deep Ramifications for 2015 Town Supervisor Races in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Roll up your sleeves, because Livingston County politics are about to get very interesting. There are three Town Board races and an unopposed new candidate in the Town of Leicester. These new faces have huge potential to shake up the top of the County's political landscape. Last year, Eric Gott was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in a weighted vote by the narrowest of margins. The last-minute switch of … [Read more...]
Livingston County Chamber Offering Way to Win Money by Dining Locally
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Area Chamber in partnership with Livingston County Development and the Livingston County Board of Supervisors announce the launch of a new initiative to help encourage folks to dine in Livingston County over the next 6-weeks with a multi-layered dining participation lottery. According to a press release from the Livingston County Chamber, you can follow these easy steps to win a $500 Shop In Livingston … [Read more...]
Coyle Delivers Strong State of the County Address
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County Administrator, Ian Coyle, delivered the State of the County Address to the board of Supervisors earlier this week, citing that financial strength and health and well being make it one of the strongest Counties in New York State. According to Coyle, the county has the second strongest credit rating in New York State , second only behind Westchester. Coyle further stated that the County obtained 1 million … [Read more...]
County Nearing Approval of Final Voter Redistricting
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will soon implement a massive consolidation of voter districts, cutting the number of voter districts from 61 down to 38, and expanding their size. According to the the Livingston County Board of Elections, voter districts in Avon, Caledonia, Conesus, Geneseo, Groveland, Leicester, Lima, Livonia, Mount Morris, North Dansville, Nunda, Sparta, Springwater, York will be fully … [Read more...]
New Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Touring County Board Meetings
AVON — The new Livingston County Chairman of the Board, Eric Gott, is already making an impact in his new leadership roll as he plans to attend a Town Board meeting in every district. Gott, who is also the Town Supervisor for the Town of Livonia attended Thursday night's Avon town Board meeting. "This is my first stop of the 16 different Town's in the County," said Gott. "I'll be attending Town meeting a couple times a year." Gott got a … [Read more...]
WATCH: Coyle Cites Growth During State of the County Speech
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — County Administrator Ian Coyle delivered a brief seven minute State of the County Speech to the Livingston County Board of Supervisors during Wednesday's meeting. The Administrator hi-lighted some of the county's achievements including a budget that is tax cap compliant as well as a record setting year in county sales tax revenue. Absent from his speech were the two most contentious issues this past year, the Livingston … [Read more...]
Eric Gott, New Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The new Livingston County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors was voted on Thursday afternoon, and Eric Gott from Livonia emerged the victor. The weighted vote was very close. Gott emerged with 1,068 votes, and Will Wadsorth, from Geneseo, was second with 941. "I'm excited for 2014 where we will continue to work together as a 17-member team." said Gott, now sitting in the seat previously held by James Merrick. "No … [Read more...]
New law enables county employees to retire early
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A new law in Livingston County has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors that will allow county employees to retire two years earlier and retain full health benefits. At the Board of Supervisors meeting, Wednesday, a public hearing was held to vote on a local law that would provide for a Voluntary Separation Program for Livingston County employees who want to retire from county service. “This program will allow people … [Read more...]