A Chautauqua County Legislator from Dunkirk has been charged with illegal voting. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year old Marcus Buchanan was charged on June 25 after a lengthy investigation. It is alleged that Buchanan violated … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 16, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley sits down with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the news about Lutheran closing its nursing home and rehab program; the 2023 election results, the 2024 solar eclipse, and more. … [Read more...]
Seven Races In Chautauqua County To Be Decided By Absentee Ballots
Several races in Chautauqua County, including the Dunkirk Mayoral election and Legislative District 1 seat, are coming down to absentee ballots. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner Brian Abram said in the Dunkirk race, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 9, 2023
WRFA speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the 2023 election results, city budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Defeats Eddie Sundquist To Become Mayor of Jamestown
Jamestown will have a new mayor in 2024 as Republican Kim Ecklund has defeated Democratic incumbent Mayor Eddie Sundquist in a vote of 2,413 to 2,204. Ecklund said it has been a long nine months of campaigning, "You come into it with a lot of … [Read more...]
Candidates for Mayor, City Council Face Off In Today’s General Election
Today is Election Day. In the City of Jamestown, incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist is facing Republican challenger Kim Ecklund. Sundquist is aiming at winning a second term. Ecklund has served as a City Council At Large member for … [Read more...]
Two Propositions On Ballot For Election Day
In addition to voting for local candidates on Election Day, voters in New York will also decide on two statewide ballot measures regarding constitutional debt limitations. Both constitutional amendments were referred to the ballot by the New York … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2023 Meet the Candidates Forum – October 26, 2023
A Meet The Candidates forum featuring candidates running for Jamestown City Council. The event took place October 26, 2023. … [Read more...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 28
Early voting for the November General Election starts Saturday, October 28 in Chautauqua County. Early voting sites will be set up at the following locations: - The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds' 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo Center in Dunkirk - The … [Read more...]
Meet The Candidates Forum Airs Live On WRFA Tonight
A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held tonight on WRFA. The event will present the candidates who are participating in contested races for the 2023 Jamestown City Council elections. Candidates who are able to participate in tonight's event … [Read more...]
