Yates County

Information about your County Legislators and how to contact them

About the Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature is the legislative body of Yates County, New York. It consists of elected officials who represent the interests of county residents and oversee county operations, budgets, and policies.

The Legislature meets regularly to discuss and vote on matters affecting county residents, including public safety, health services, infrastructure, and local laws.

Meeting Schedule

Regular Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Yates County Courthouse, 415 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Contact Information

Clerk of the Legislature:
Karen S. Munson

Phone: (315) 536-5140

Fax: (315) 536-5166

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Yates County Courthouse
415 Liberty Street, Suite 212
Penn Yan, NY 14527

County Legislators

District 1 - Town of Milo, Torrey, & Benton (Western)

Legislator: Robert A. "Bob" H. Zent

District 1

District 2 - Town of Milo (Eastern) & Italy

Legislator: John H.

District 2

District 3 - Towns of Benton & Jerusalem

Legislator: Douglas R. "Doug"

District 3

District 4 - Towns of Jerusalem & Pulteney

Legislator: Margaret J. "Maggie"

District 4

District 5 - Towns of Starkey & Dundee

Legislator: vacant

District 5

Note: This list may not reflect recent changes. For the most current information, visit the Yates County website.

Standing Committees

The Yates County Legislature has several standing committees that meet regularly to review and discuss specific areas of county operations before presenting recommendations to the full Legislature.

Finance Committee

Reviews county budget, financial reports, audit findings, and makes recommendations on fiscal matters, taxes, and appropriations.

Government Operations

Oversees intergovernmental relations, local laws, county charter revisions, and administrative policies.

Human Services

Addresses social services, public health, mental health, aging services, veterans' services, and community assistance programs.

Public Safety

Oversees law enforcement, emergency services, fire coordination, emergency management, and justice initiatives.

Public Works

Manages county infrastructure, highways, bridges, buildings, solid waste, and capital improvement projects.

Planning & Economic Development

Handles land use planning, zoning, economic initiatives, tourism, and community development programs.

Committee assignments and meeting schedules may change. Contact the Clerk of the Legislature for current information.

Yates County Departments & Agencies

Yates County operates numerous departments and agencies to serve residents. Below is a comprehensive list of county offices and their their functions servicesd0c9d-1a2f-4b5e-9c3d-e4f5a6b7c8d0">

County Administrator

Chief administrative officer

Animal Control

Animal shelter services

Board of Elections

Voter registration & elections

Buildings & Grounds

County facility maintenance

Community Services

Mental health services

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Agricultural education

Coroners

Death investigations

County Attorney

Legal counsel

County Clerk

Records & DMV

Court Systems Officers

Judicial administration

District Attorney

Prosecution services

Emergency Management

Disaster preparedness

Finger Lakes Economic Dev

Business development

Highway Department

Road maintenance

Historian & Records

Archives management

Information Technology

IT services

Motor Vehicle Bureau

DMV services

Office of Aging/PROACTION

Senior services

Personnel Department

Human resources

Planning & Development

Land use planning

Probation Department

Pre-trial & parole

Public Defender

Legal representation

Assigned Counsel Plan

Court-appointed attorneys

Public Health

Health programs

Real Property & Tax

Assessments

Sheriff's Department

Law enforcement

Social Services

Benefits programs

Soil & Water Conservation

Environmental protection

Treasurer/Budget Officer

County finances

Veterans Service

Veteran benefits

Weights & Measures

Consumer protection

Workforce Development

Job training & youth

Yates County Chamber

Business association

Youth Bureau

Youth services