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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

County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day

November 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 Election, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bob Whitney, Christina Cardinale, David Salley, David Wilfong, Doug Lawson, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Ellen Ditonto, Frank Caruso, George Borrello, Grace Hanlon, Grant Olson, Jeff Russell, John Licata, Kim Ecklund, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Randall Daversa, Raymond Walter, Regina Brackman, Rick Elardo, Robert Reedy, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tom Nelson, Vickye James

Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease

October 28, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 County Budget, American Rescue Plan, Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chuck Nazzaro, County Sheriff's Supervisor's Association, Elisabeth Rankin, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jay Gould, PJ Wendel, Terry Niebel

County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers

October 28, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Dan Pavlock, Elisabeth Rankin, John Davis, PJ Wendel, Terry Niebel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 12 Debate – October 21, 2021

October 25, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley asked debate questions of Chautauqua County Legislative District 12 candidate and legislator Elisabeth Rankin. Heather Fagan, who is also running for that seat, declined to participate in the debate. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2021 Election, Chautauqua County Legislature, Elisabeth Rankin, Heather Fagan

County Legislature Approves $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding

September 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Despite an effort to table it, the Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the resolution that outlined 43 projects to be funded using $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Democratic Legislator Bob Bankowski motioned to table the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Nazzaro, Elisabeth Rankin, Robert Bankowski

County Legislature Approves Raising CARTS Driver Wages, Transferring Properties to Land Bank

June 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution to raise CARTS drivers wages. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro thanked CARTS drivers for the work they do. He said many places are offering $15 dollars an hour for employees including fast food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARTS, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Nazzaro, Elisabeth Rankin, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Robert Bankowski

City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections

March 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 Election, Andrew Faulkner, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chuck Nazzaro, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jeff Russell, Kenneth Lawton, Kim Ecklund, Randall Daversa, Richard Elardo, Robert Reedy, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates

March 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 Election, Alyssa Porter, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christina Cardinale, Chuck Nazzaro, Doug Lawson, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Ellen Ditonto, Grant Olson, Heather Fagan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jeff Russell, Ken Lawton, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Norman Green, Paul Whitford, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vickye James

County Officials Begin Discussion on Expected Marijuana Legalization in New York State

January 22, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Thursday and near the end of the session Jamestown legislator Elisabeth Rankin had asked if health officials had any thoughts on the renewed call to legalize recreational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Health, Christine Schuyler, Elisabeth Rankin, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, PJ Wendel

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