Primary Day was a mixed bag for incumbents in several races in Chautauqua County. Carroll Town Supervisor Russell Payne was the only incumbent to win their primary, defeating Laura Smith by a vote of 191 to 110 for the Republican line. Payne will … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Appoints Regina Brackman to Replace Late City Councilmember James
Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed Regina Brackman to fill the Ward 3 City Council seat left vacant after the death of Councilmember Vickye James. Sundquist said there is no replacing Vickye James and her legacy, "But I am confident Regina … [Read more...]
David Salley Announces Candidacy for Chautauqua County Clerk
Fredonia resident David Salley has announced his candidacy for Chautauqua County Clerk. He will face incumbent County Clerk Larry Barmore who is running on the Republican and Conservatives lines. Salley is a computer science professional who has … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Name Regina Brackman as Ward 3 Candidate
Jamestown Democrats appear to have found a replacement candidate for the late City Council woman Vickye James. The Chautauqua County Board of elections has updated its 2021 candidates list with the inclusion of Regina Brackman as Ward 3 city … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Kolstee, Chairman of Chautauqua County Libertarian Party: Feb. 18, 2021
Andrew Kolstee, chair of the Libertarian Party of Chautauqua County, joins us to discuss the removal of the libertarian party from the New York State election ballot in 2021, and why he and others feel that has led to a disenfranchisement of their … [Read more...]
City Council President Suggests Alternative Locations for Ward 3 Polling Site
JAMESTOWN - It appears the Chautauqua County Board of Elections (BOE) will be looking at a couple of alternative locations for a polling site in downtown Jamestown. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, county election commissioners … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Chautauqua County Election Commissioners Norm And Brain Abram – January 2021
Chautauqua County Election Commissioners Brian Abram and Norm Green discuss several issues facing the BOE at the start of the new year - including searching for a possible new polling site location for Ward 3 voters in Jamestown, getting a new … [Read more...]
