WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting a Jamestown Mayoral Candidates Debate. The debate will feature Democratic Incumbent Eddie Sundquist and Republican candidate, and current City Council member … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 02 – Mary Croxton, League of Women Voters
This episodes guest is Chautauqua County League of Women Voters President Mary Croxton. The League of Women Voters is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. YWCA … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates Debate with Max Della Pia and Joe Sempolinski – August 18, 2022
The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters held a "Meet The Candidates" debate for special election candidates for the 23rd Congressional District on August 18, 2022. Democrat Max Della Pia and Republican Joe Sempolinski participated in the event. … [Read more...]
23rd Congressional Special Election Candidates Discuss Issues at Meet the Candidates Events
Around 50 people came out to hear what the men running in the special election for the 23rd Congressional District had to say at the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters' "Meet The Candidates" event Thursday night. Democrat Max Della Pia and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Adopts 19-Member Reapportionment Plan, Approves Creation of Landfill Commission
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 19-district reapportionment map, but voted down sending it to referendum in November. A local law establishing a 17-district map failed in a vote of 3 to 14 with Legislators John Penhollow and Paul … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] League of Women Voters – Senate Candidate Forum – Oct. 15, 2019
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for New York State Senate 57th District, featuring candidates Austin Morgan (D) and George Borrello (R). Presented by the LOWV, the AAUW, … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Declines Debate Invites Prior to June 25 GOP Mayoral Primary
JAMESTOWN - About 3800 registered Republicans will be eligible to vote in this year's June 25 Republican Primary for mayor, featuring current Jamestown City Councilman (at Large) Andrew Liuzzo and current Chautauqua County County Legislator (District … [Read more...]
State Approves $25 Million in Funding to Help Address Election Law Changes
ALBANY - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will likely get a boost in state aid to help cover the cost of electronic poll books and early voting. The money would come from $24.7 million that was recently allocated by the state Legislature … [Read more...]
League of Women Voters to Host Meet the Candidates Forum on Oct. 23 at JCC
JAMESTOWN - The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will host a Meet the Candidates forum this week at Jamestown Community College featuring the candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff and NY Assembly (150th Assembly District). The event, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – T. Marion Beckerink Discusses History of Voting Rights at JCC
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally recorded Sept. 17, 2018 Jamestown Community College, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters celebrate Constitution Day 2018 with a … [Read more...]
