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...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
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...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Debate – October 23, 2025
WRFA, joined by media partners the Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a debate for the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive on October 16, 2025. … [Read more...]
WRFA To Host County Executive Debate Oct. 16
WRFA, along with media partners, the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will host a Chautauqua County Executive candidates debate this Thursday, October 16. The debate will feature incumbent Republican candidate PJ Wendel and Democratic … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Be Featured In ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’ Segment
Chautauqua County will be featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." The public television (PTV) program distributes to more than 170 PTV stations across the country. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2026 Proposed Executive Budget Presentation – October 2, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presented his proposed 2026 Executive Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on September 24, 2025. We bring you that presentation here. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 25, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses details about his proposed 2026 executive budget. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 County Budget Totals $309.7 Million, Reduces Taxes By 54 Cents
The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
Absolute Of Westfield Closing, Affects 93 Jobs
93 workers will lose their jobs when Absolute of Westfield closes its doors. The nursing home started announcing in late August to families of residents that they would be closing. County Executive PJ Wendel said he’s talked to the State … [Read more...]
