Jason Merritt

Emergency Housing and Homeless Shelter Expansion

Temporary housing costs reached $320,477 for the single month of August.

Landfill Leachate Hauling Logistics and Costs

Disposal costs in Buffalo are significantly higher per thousand gallons, and future state PFAS mandates could require major capital investments.

County Jail Nursing Shortages and Staffing Costs

Involves substantial annual expenditures of $800,000 to $900,000 primarily for specialized injectable medications.

public health alert

Catching this early saves you from hefty medical bills and prevents a costly localized outbreak.

Childhood Obesity and Physical Activity Initiative

The program operates at low cost by leveraging existing community assets and partner sponsorships like UPMC Chautauqua.

hospital construction

While taxpayers are funding some of the state push, it should save everyone money on long-distance emergency travel.

public health warning

Medical treatment for a measles outbreak could hit your wallet hard if you or your kids aren't vaccinated.

public health outreach

This public health push will likely require some upfront county funding, but it could save taxpayers millions by preventing a costly measles outbreak.

public corruption

Taxpayer money meant for safety-net programs was allegedly ripped off, meaning fewer funds actually reached people in need.

airport service

While local taxpayers avoid potential municipal expenditures associated with subsidizing the airport, the area misses out on the economic boost that commercial air service brings.

probation accountability program

There’s no dollar figure in the announcement, so for now it’s unclear whether this means new costs, savings, or just a shift in how existing probation resources are used.

Authorize Master Hangar License Agreement for General Aviation Aircraft Storage at Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport