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...]
Primary Day Mixed for Incumbents in Chautauqua County
Primary Day was a mixed bag for incumbents in several races in Chautauqua County. Carroll Town Supervisor Russell Payne was the only incumbent to win their primary, defeating Laura Smith by a vote of 191 to 110 for the Republican line. Payne will … [Read more...]
Polls Open Until 9pm For Primary Day
Today is Primary Day in Chautauqua County. Polls are open until 9pm tonight. Municipalities with Primaries include a Republican Primary for Town Supervisor in the Town of Carroll between current Supervisor Russell Payne and Laura Smith. County … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins Vacated State Senate Seat, County Legislature Will Remain Largely Unchanged
MAYVILLE - Republican and current Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will be the region's next State Senator. On Election Day Borrello defeated Democrat Austin Morgan of Cattaraugus county. The two were running for the seat vacated earlier … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2020 Budget with 1% Tax Rate Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2020 Budget that includes a 1% increase in the overall tax rate - raising the tax 8 cents per $1000 assessed property value. During Wednesday night's legislature meeting, lawmakers voted … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat
MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]
