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Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Michael Zanghi, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot

November 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Bill Reynolds, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Early Voting, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Michael Zanghi, Nacole Ellis, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Gregory Carlson, Gregory Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jay Gould, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Melissa First, Michael Zanghi, Nick Langworthy, Paul Whitford, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Dando Jr., Russ Bonfiglio, Sandra Lewis, Seth States, Susan Parker, Tamara Dickey, Terry Niebel, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Vince DeJoy

Kim Ecklund Defeats Eddie Sundquist To Become Mayor of Jamestown

November 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Travis Knight, Vanessa Weinert

Candidates for Mayor, City Council Face Off In Today’s General Election

November 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Mall, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert H. Jackson Center, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Travis Knight, Vanessa Weinert

42nd Annual Labor Day Fest Set for Sunday, Sept. 4 at Bergman Park

September 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 42 Annual Labor Day Fest will take place at Bergman Park this Sunday, September 3. Collaborative Children's Solutions is once again organizing the event that will feature food, music, and fireworks. Owner Pat Smeraldo said the festival is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Bob Whitney, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Dan Feather Memorial 5k Run/Walk, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Pat Smeraldo, Skylighters Fireworks

More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election

April 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Bob Bankoski, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Braiden McElhaney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dalton Anthony, David Wilfong, Dennis Welka, Fred Johnson Sr., Jamestown City Council, John Davis, John Hemmer, Kevin Muldowney, Kurt Gustafson, Lisa Vanstrom, Marcus Buchanan, Nevin Ecklund, Travis Knight

Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed

January 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, David Wilfong, John Penhollow, Kathy Tampio, Mark Odell, Martin Proctor, Marty Proctor, Ned Barone, Olivia Lee, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Susan Parker

County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators

December 16, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bill Ward, Bob Duff, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, John Penhollow, Mac Crowe, Pierre Chagnon, Ron Szot, Terry Niebel, Tom Harte, Vickye James

It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County

November 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Bob Whitney, David Salley, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Frank Caruso, George Borrello, Grace Hanlon, Grant Olson, Heather Fagan, Jeff Russell, John Licata, Kim Ecklund, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Raymond Walter, Regina Brackman, Richard Morrisroe, Rick Elardo, Robert Reedy, Tony Dolce

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