MAYVILLE - In a reversal of what was reported on Election Night, the Chautauqua County Board of Elections has declared the Jamestown City Council At Large race, along with three other races, too close to call. "As the dust from election night … [Read more...]
Weinert, Liuzzo Elected to Jamestown City Council; Ecklund, Dolce, Carrubba Win Reelection
JAMESTOWN - There will be two new members on the Jamestown City Council. In the city council at large race, the candidates who received the three highest vote totals were incumbent Kim Ecklund (R), followed by newcomers Vanessa Weinert (D) and … [Read more...]
ELECTION 2017: Jamestown City Council will See At Least One New Member, Perhaps As Many as Five
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in several elections, there’s a full slate of six candidates vying for the three Jamestown City Council at-large seats on Election Day 2017. In addition, two of the council’s six ward seats are also featuring contested … [Read more...]
Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is clarifying his involvement in the distribution of a campaign mailer (shown at the end of this report) that took place last weekend focusing on two candidates for Jamestown City Council at-large and questing their … [Read more...]
Campaign Flyer Critical of City Council Candidates, Questions Their Loyalty to Jamestown
UPDATE [Nov. 7, 2017] - Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates JAMESTOWN - The final weekend before the 2017 Local Election saw some increased excitement on social media as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council Ward 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the two candidates running for the Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat: - Anthony "Tony" Dolce* (R, Con, … [Read more...]
Council President Rabb says Officials Up to the Challenge When it Comes to City Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is continuing its review of the 2018 city budget. On Oct. 12 Mayor Sam Teresi presented a $35.7 million spending plan that included a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also a deficit of $947,000. Since … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council At Large: Part 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Part 2 (of 2) of WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown City Council. Candidates … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Healthcare Buyout Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the new health insurance buyout program for Medicare eligible retirees. On Monday night the council voted unanimously to accept the $1.5 million in state grant funding to help pay for the voluntary … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council At Large: Part 1
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at 8 p.m. Part 1 (of 2) of WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown City Council. Candidates … [Read more...]
