Legislator raises Jamestown representation concerns on Land Bank appointments

Jun 25, 2025

Legislator David Larson questioned the geographic makeup of an 11-member Land Bank board reappointment slate, arguing the City of Jamestown—with the bulk of demolition activity—warrants more representation; Planning & Economic Development members responded with program activity figures.

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Legislator Larson objected to the slate of reappointments for the Chautauqua County Land Bank Board of Directors (resolution 171-25), saying the eleven appointees included only one with a Jamestown 14701 address and that Jamestown, which has substantial housing distress, should be better represented.

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