COUNTY OF LEWIS

LOWVILLE, NYActiveWebsite

Departments

Clerk

Awaiting Data

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Makenna Farney

Planning & Development

Awaiting Data

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Casandra Buell, AICP

2 departments

Leadership

LeadCasandra Buell, AICP

Director of Planning & Community Development

Jackie MahoneyDirector

Jon RoesDepartment Director

Lindsay BurrissDemocratic Commissioner

Ramona CarpenterRepublican Commissioner

Hannah WilsonDeputy Commissioner

Devin KogutDeputy Commissioner

Lewis County OHV Permits

Thomas Kalamas

Jessica Moser

Barry Lyndaker

Vincent Nortz

Mike Hanno

Josh Leviker

Lawrence Dolhof

Thomas Osborne

Jeff Nellenback

Grace MetzlerGrant Coordinator

Makenna FarneySenior Account Clerk

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Benjamen ManningCode Enforcement Officer

David BrownCode Enforcement Officer

Michael HoppelCode Enforcement Officer

Nick WidrickCode Enforcement Officer

Revenue & Expenditures

$18M

▲+11.84%vs prior period

Area chart: 2015 $15.4M, 2016 $15.6M, 2017 $15.7M, 2018 $16.1M, 2022 $18M
Category	Value
2015	$15.4M
2016	$15.6M
2017	$15.7M
2018	$16.1M
2022	$18M

Demographics — Trends

26,618

Not enough historical data for population yet.

Government Information

About

The mission of the Lewis County Planning and Community Department, at the direction of the Lewis County Board of Legislators, is to provide services to our…

Classification: 1 - COUNTY
Population: 26,548
Latest Filing Year: 2022

Key Statistics

Total Revenue$108.1M▲11.8%

Property Tax$18M▲11.8%

Population26,618

Community Partners

LEWIS County · 88 organizations

TOWN OF CROGHAN

Municipal Government·CASTORLAND

TOWN OF DIANA

Municipal Government·HARRISVILLE

TOWN OF FLORENCE

Municipal Government·CAMDEN

TOWN OF GREIG

Municipal Government·GREIG

TOWN OF HARRISBURG

Municipal Government·LOWVILLE

TOWN OF LEWIS

Municipal Government·WEST LEYDEN

TOWN OF LEYDEN

Municipal Government·BOONVILLE

TOWN OF LOWVILLE

Municipal Government·LOWVILLE

TOWN OF LYONSDALE

Municipal Government·LYONS FALLS

TOWN OF MARTINSBURG

Municipal Government·MARTINSBURG

TOWN OF MONTAGUE

Municipal Government·LOWVILLE

TOWN OF NEW BREMEN

Municipal Government·LOWVILLE

Recent Events (11)

Live

EventDate

General Services Committee Packet Download — Agenda

agenda item

Jun 30, 2026

General Services Committee Packet Download

committee meeting

Jun 30, 2026

Human Services Committee Packet Download

committee meeting

Apr 28, 2026

Authorize the formation of the Lewis County Land Bank Corporation as a not-for profit entity to address vacant and tax-delinquent properties, revitalize communities, and promote affordable housing and economic development, with an 11-member Board appointed by the Legislature. Unfinished Business: • Motion to approve and adopt the 2026 Finance & Rules Committee goals as follows: ✓ Review and Update County Standing Rules.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Accepting franchise tax adjustments and payments from cable providers to towns under existing franchise agreements and authorize the County Treasurer to apportion and charge back $13,394.18 as prescribed by law.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Awarding the bid and authorizing a contract with Bronze Contracting, LLC for the demolition and removal of a condemned building at 5508 State Route 26, Town of 7660 North State Street• Lowville, NY 13367• 315-377-2000• lewiscountyny.gov Lewis County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be made known to the Lewis County Board of Legislators. Turin, under the CDBG Imminent Threat Grant Program, at a cost not to exceed

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Expressing opposition to the RAPID Act and related regulations that limit local authority over renewable energy project siting, undermine Home Rule, and pose risks to environmental review, property rights, and community input, while urging the State to pursue collaborative approaches with local governments.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Opposing PSC-approved National Grid rate hikes, urging state leaders to cap annual utility increases at 2% to protect residents and businesses, and calling for broader municipal and public support.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Authorizing a new agreement with Tyler Technologies to migrate Lewis County to the hosted EERP platform for a one-time fee of $5,000 and annual software, licensing, and maintenance costs of $72,322 in the first year, funded through the 2026 IT budget and contingency funds.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Amending the Lewis County Employee Meal Policy to require employees to use personal funds for meals with reimbursement, adopt GSA rates for first and last day of travel, and allow all reasonable business meal expenses for Legislative and County Manager functions with itemized receipts.

agenda item

Feb 24, 2026

Finance & Rules Committee Packet Download

committee meeting

Feb 24, 2026

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