The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Committee Hears Proposal to Reduce Number of Wards, At-Large Seats
The effort to redraw wards in Jamestown so they will comply with the 2020 census is moving forward. On Tuesday, the city's Reapportionment Commission held its second meeting of the year and further looked into the process of drawing ward … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Hears Arguments Over Whether Congressional Maps Gerrymandered
New York State Court of Appeals judges heard arguments Tuesday on the issue of whether the new congressional district maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. NBC News reports the lawsuit brought by a group of Republican voters challenges the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Bonds, Leasing Space in Jamestown City Hall, CSEA Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote to issue bonds for equipment purchases and improvements at Jamestown Community College tonight. Legislators will consider a resolution to issuing $3.7 million dollars in bonds to purchase equipment and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Loses 7.8% of Population in 2020 Census
The City of Jamestown's population went down 7.8% in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau released the data Thursday. Jamestown's population is now 28,712, which reflects a lost of 2,434 people. The City of Dunkirk saw an increase of 180 people … [Read more...]
Census News Raises Concerns for State Senator Borrello, County Executive Wendel
The United States Census Bureau data shows New York State will lose one Congressional seat and State Senator George Borrello says this is not good news. Borrello blames the policies seen over last decade, "The high taxation, the over-regulation … [Read more...]
NYS To Lose One Congressional Seat Under 2020 Census Data
New York State will lose one Congressional seat under the data released by the United States Census Bureau Monday. The state’s delegation will shrink from 27 to 26. It is one of seven states losing a member of Congress as a result of the 2020 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Edward Walk from the U.S. Census Bureau
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2020 Census is now underway with local residents having received the first census mailer instructing them on how to fill out the census form online. To help raise awareness about the census and get the basic … [Read more...]
