BEMUS POINT - The man who will be Chautauqua County’s next county executive has announced the members of his transition team. On Monday, County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan named the eight members of his transition team, which he calls a … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – Election Night 2013 Recap
On the Nov. 7, 2013 episode of Community Matters, we feature interviews from various individuals involved with the local 2013 Elections in Chautauqua County, including County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan, County Clerk-Elect Larry Barmore, County … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – Ron Johnson and Vince Horrigan
The 2013 candidates for Chautauqua County Executive, Ron Johnson (D-Fredonia) and Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point), talk about the issues of the 2013 election. Comments made during the League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates forum, held on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Horrigan Wins 2013 Election, Will Become Chautauqua County’s Next Executive
JAMESTOWN - Bemus Point republican Vince Horrigan will be Chautauqua County’s next County Executive. On Election Day 2013, Horrigan picked up over 54 percent of the vote to defeat Fredonia Democrat Ron Johnson. The unofficial vote total was 13,858 … [Read more...]
Election Day 2013 Has Arrived
Today is Election Day across the country, and voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls to decide on Several key races. Polls are open from now until 9 p.m. WRFA will be providing updates tonight on Facebook and will also have a … [Read more...]
Johnson Receives Endorsement from Schumer
The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive has received a major endorsement from one of the country’s top democrats. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer this week endorsed Fredonia businessman and former Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson for … [Read more...]
Effort to Sell County Home Fails for Third Time this Year
MAYVILLE - For the third time this year, the effort to privatize the Chautauqua County Home has been defeated. Wednesday Night the Chautauqua County Legislature voted to sell the county home to VestraCare at a cost of $16.5 million. The final vote … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Candidates Approach Homestretch of 2013 Election
MAYVILLE - There’s just one week of campaigning left to go before the 2013 November elections take place. This year’s elections will focus on several high-profile local offices, including the selection of the county’s next top executive. The … [Read more...]
LOWV, AAUW Hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters will sponsor Meet the Candidates for local, countywide positions, and the Chautauqua County Legislature on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Finalizes 2014 Budget that Includes Slight Tax Decrease
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a budget for 2014. After an hour-and-a-half of deliberation on Wednesday night, lawmakers approved the estimated $229 million spending plan by a vote of 16 to 7. The amended budget slashed … [Read more...]
