Wendel says search will get underway for new DPF director

A search will get underway soon for a new Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities director now that current Director Brad Bentley announced his resignation effective December 1. When reached on Thursday, County Executive P-J Wendel had reaction to Bentley's decision to leave county government. While Bentley told the County's Audit and Control Committee during a meeting Wednesday that Wendel had requested the resignation, Wendel says that's not the case. He also appreciates Bentley's service to the county...

Wendel-County will have to move on

Wendel says a search committee will be formed, but adds he'll be talking with other managers in the DPF to plan for the interim.