After voting down a proposed change that would have phased in payments for Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Westfield, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law amending the County's Worker's Compensation Plan. The local law changes the county … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature’s Democrats to File Resolution on Gas Sales Tax
Democratic Chautauqua County Legislators are expected to pre-file a resolution Friday morning to alleviate the sales tax on gas in the county. County Attorney Stephen Abdella informed the Legislature's Audit and Control Committee that he had been … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed
Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [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...]
GA Family Services to Develop Mural for Barrett Ave. Exit in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Public art could soon be coming to the Washington Street Bridge Barrett Ave. connector in Jamestown. On Monday night representatives from GA Family Services appeared before the Jamestown City Council to share their proposal for a … [Read more...]
