Chris Moss
Candidate for Chemung County Executive
Background
Christopher Moss has been Chemung County Executive since first being elected in 2018; he was the elected Chemung County Sheriff from 2006 to 2018. He lost the June 2026 Republican primary to Mark Margeson and is on the November ballot on the Conservative line.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes tax increases, favoring growth of the tax base
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“We should focus on growing our tax base rather than raising taxes.”
Public safety
Proposes upgrading the county 911 center to Next Generation 911
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“We also need to focus on updating our current emergency communication's center to what is referred to as NexGen 911.”
Proposes adequate work space for the Sheriff's Office
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“we need to focus on providing adequate work space for the Chemung County Sheriff's Office.”
Economy & jobs
Opposes the IDA's focus on operating the arena
He says the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency's board selection has become politicized and that running an arena has kept its director from economic development work.
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“has focused on operating an arena which has prohibited its Director from focusing on economic development opportunities”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports grant-funded, state-mandated sewer consolidation project
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“The sewer consolidation project, supported by grants and low-interest financing, is a key example of infrastructure that supports long-term growth”
Health & human services
Supports county partnership with Catholic Charities on emergency shelter
He also cites coordination among law enforcement, social services, mental health and addiction providers, municipalities and nonprofits.
Report10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race CandidateCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
“The county partners with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter and support services.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chris Moss on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by ballot style)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 - Offices Open for Election and the Candidates (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · chemungcountyny.gov
- Chemung County Executive loses Republican primary, stays in race on Conservative Party line
News coverage · WSKG · Jul 16, 2026 · wskg.org
- 10 Questions: Chris Moss, Incumbent, Chemung County Executive Race Candidate
Candidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · May 29, 2026 · yahoo.com
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