SILVER CREEK - A four-term member of the Chautauqua County Legislature is announcing his candidacy for Chautauqua County Executive. On Wednesday afternoon George Borrello (R-Irving) announced his intention to run for the office of county executive … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces Members of Non-Partisan Transition Team
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 – 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...]
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...]
County Development Officials Announce Deal with Empire Specialty Cheese Co.
ASHVILLE - Outgoing Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards only has a few more weeks on the job, but that’s not slowing down his effort of finding new businesses to come into the county. On Wednesday morning, Edwards, along with several members … [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...]
Horrigan Says It’s Time to Move Forward on Selling County Home
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Candidate Vince Horrigan is ready to move forward and approve the private ownership of the Chautauqua County Home to the proposed new owners. The Bemus Point Republican and current Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Johnson Says if Elected, He’ll Create Job Growth for the County, or He Won’t Run for Reelection
ASHVILLE - The Democratic candidate for County Executive is making a bold promise in his campaign. Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson says he’s so certain that Chautauqua County’s recent history of job losses can be turned around that he is willing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Teresi Endorses Johnson for County Executive
FREDONIA - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi is throwing his support behind the Democratic candidate for county executive. On Monday, Teresi announced his endorsement of Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson. In a media release from the Johnson campaign, Teresi … [Read more...]
