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...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
Additional 1% County Sales Tax Resolution Referred Back To Committee
A resolution to continue the additional 1% sales tax in Chautauqua County has been referred back to committee. The current sales tax in Chautauqua County is 8%, with the county required to make a request to New York State every two years for any … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Tamara Dickey To Replace Dave Wilfong
The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Tamara Dickey to officially fill the vacancy left by Dave Wilfong, who resigned last month. Dickey will represent District 11. She previously served as the Ward 3 Jamestown City Council member, … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Hosts Largest Women of Achievement Celebration In Organization’s History
The YWCA Jamestown recently hosted its largest Women of Achievement Celebration in the organization's 25 year history. Over 120 community members attended the celebration on August 24 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. The 2023 Women of … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement recipients have been announced. The annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the … [Read more...]
Public Calls for More Police Support at Budget Public Hearing
Speakers at the public hearing on the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown called for more support for the Police Department. Jamestown resident Doug Champ said he has a problem with the Jamestown Police Department only … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Name Regina Brackman as Ward 3 Candidate
Jamestown Democrats appear to have found a replacement candidate for the late City Council woman Vickye James. The Chautauqua County Board of elections has updated its 2021 candidates list with the inclusion of Regina Brackman as Ward 3 city … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Appointment of Pagan as Newest Member
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has made his cross-party appointment for Ward 3 of the Jamestown City Council. On Monday night the city council approved the appointment of Rev. Alfonso Pagan to the city council to finish the term of outgoing council … [Read more...]
