MAYVILLE - The 2013 Election has turned out to be a huge victory for Republican in the Chautauqua County Legislature. Despite the fact that the legislature is downsizing to 19 members, the GOP will still control 13 seats on the panel, giving it a … [Read more...]
GOP Gains One Seat on Jamestown City Council, Possibly Two
JAMESTOWN - It appears at least one Republican will be added to the Jamestown City Council, and possibly even two. In the city council’s Ward I race, Republican Brent Sheldon currently leads Tara Hall with an unofficial tally 328 to 300. While … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Approve Casino Ammendment
ALBANY - New York voters threw their support behind casino gambling, agreeing to let seven state-run gaming palaces be built in nearly every region of the state, including eventually in New York City. In a measure that became a referendum on the … [Read more...]
Several Statewide Ammendments to Appear on Election Day Ballot
The 2013 elections are tomorrow and will feature several important local and county-wide offices up for grabs. In addition to the race for county executive and county clerk, voters will also select their county legislature, as well as their city and … [Read more...]
Johnson Receives Endorsement from Schumer
The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive has received a major endorsement from one of the country’s top democrats. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer this week endorsed Fredonia businessman and former Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson for … [Read more...]
Wendel, Lisciandro Square off in District 10 Race
LAKEWOOD - The 2013 elections are less than a week away and among those offices that are contested is the seat for the newly drawn District 10 of the Chautauqua County Legislature, which covers the north section of the Town of Busti including the … [Read more...]
Larson, Prieto Run for Legislature’s District 12 Seat
JAMESTOWN - A former representative in both city and county government is looking to get back into the political arena, but he’ll have to defeat a local businessman in order to do so. Among the contested races for the Chautauqua County Legislature … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Candidates Approach Homestretch of 2013 Election
MAYVILLE - There’s just one week of campaigning left to go before the 2013 November elections take place. This year’s elections will focus on several high-profile local offices, including the selection of the county’s next top executive. The … [Read more...]
2013 Election to Feature Several Contested Races
MAYVILLE - Election Day is one week away, and there are several contested races scheduled taking place in Chautauqua County besides the race for County Executive. For the county clerk’s race, businessman and county legislator Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) … [Read more...]
LOWV, AAUW Hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters will sponsor Meet the Candidates for local, countywide positions, and the Chautauqua County Legislature on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 … [Read more...]
