Great Valley, New York Public Records

Business owners seeking permits, licenses, or other regulatory documentation can obtain those materials through the town's website and by working directly with local government offices that oversee zoning, building codes, and commercial operations.

The deadline for online or mail registration is 25 days before an election, though in-person registration at the county Board of Elections is accepted up to 10 days prior. Registration requires a driver's license, state ID, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Town elections in Great Valley fill positions including Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, Town Justice, and Highway Superintendent. These local races occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with the next round scheduled for November 4, 2025. Candidates must file petitions with the county Board of Elections, and ballot information is posted at town hall and on the Cattaraugus County elections website. Residents can confirm their assigned polling location by calling (716) 938-2400 or checking online at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/. Under New York Election Law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though their use is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance disclosures for state and county candidates can be searched through the New York State Board of Elections at https://www.elections.ny.gov/. During the November 2024 presidential election, Cattaraugus County recorded approximately 50-55% turnout, with around 40,000-44,000 ballots cast from roughly 80,000 registered voters countywide. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature contests for Governor of New York, as Kathy Hochul's current term expires, along with all New York State Assembly seats including the district serving Great Valley (District 148 or 149), State Senate seats, county offices such as County Legislature representatives, county clerk, sheriff if that term expires, and potentially town positions if special elections are called. New York has no U.S. Senate seat on the ballot in 2026. Absentee ballots can be requested from the county Board of Elections using applications available at https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html; applications must arrive at the Board of Elections no later than 10 days before the election for mail delivery or the day before for in-person pickup. New York provides early voting at designated sites beginning nine days before Election Day, with specific locations and dates posted by the Board of Elections as each election approaches.