Some local elections will be moved to even-numbered years under a bill passed by the New York State Legislature. State legislators who supported the bill said the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected officials in the middle of … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Voters Will Have Special Election in June Unless Town Board Rescinds Resolution Eliminating Town Justice Position
Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election
The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [Read more...]
Redistricting Complete, Designating Petitions Begins Feb. 28
Redistricting has been completed in Chautauqua County. Following the decennial census, District boundaries at all levels of government are redrawn to meet equal representation of the newly acquired population numbers. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Upper Floors of HRC Building Remain Closed Until Further Notice
The upper floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville remain closed until further notice. The second, third, and fourth floors have been closed since November 2 following a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said … [Read more...]
Over 9,000 Residents Have Already Voted in Chautauqua County
Over 9,000 voters have already cast their ballots in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said 7,064 voters took part in early voting during the nine-day span. This is the second highest … [Read more...]
Several Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville to Remain Closed this Week
Several floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville will remain closed all this week due to water damage caused by a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors of the building continue … [Read more...]
Water Main Break Closes Some Floors of Hall Clothier Building in Mayville
A water main break has resulted in the closure of some floors of the Hall Clothier Building in Mayville until Saturday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors of the building will be closed to the public. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Warning Residents About ‘Voter Integrity’ Group
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about reports of a "Voter Integrity" group. The Board of Election posted on their website a message saying that any individuals claiming to … [Read more...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 29
Early voting starts this Saturday in Chautauqua County Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram announced there will be four poll sites open for early voting. These sites include the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]