MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2020 Budget that includes a 1% increase in the overall tax rate - raising the tax 8 cents per $1000 assessed property value. During Wednesday night's legislature meeting, lawmakers voted … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for County Legislature Declines Party Nomination
JAMESTOWN - There are now currently only six contested races for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature in this year's elections. The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee announced on Tuesday that District 12 candidate Margaret "Peg" … [Read more...]
Only Seven of the 19 Chautauqua County Legislature District Will be Contested in 2019 Election
MAYVILLE - It appears there will be just seven contested races for this year's Chautauqua County Legislature elections. Candidate petitions were submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections last week and of the 19 seats that will be up … [Read more...]
GOP Candidates for Mayor will Appear at Separate Downtown Meet-and-Greet Events on March 23 and March 26
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidates for mayor in the 2019 Election will appear at two separate events in the coming days to help raise awareness of and gain support for their campaign. On Saturday morning, March 23, Candidate for mayor Andrew … [Read more...]
Victory for all Incumbents Running for Reelection on Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - All 17 incumbents in the contested races for Chautauqua County Legislature won on election night. That was due, in part, to 10 of the 19 legislature races featuring unopposed incumbents. Of the remaining 9 contested races, seven featured … [Read more...]
ELECTION 2017: Race for Chautauqua County Executive, Clerk Highlight Election Day 2017
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2017 has arrived and by tonight most if not all the candidates around Chautauqua County will find out if they have been elected to public office. BORRELLO VS. FERGUSON FOR COUNTY EXEC The highlight of this local election … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Chautauqua County Legislature Districts 11 and 12
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1 and 2, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the candidates for Jamestown-area contested races of the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua County LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum Part 1 – Oct. 24 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates Forum/Debate, held at Jamestown Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 25 207 and featuring candidates for county executive (Mike Ferguson and George … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Safety Forum Planned for Thursday Night on Christ First United Methodist Church
JAMESTOWN - A Neighborhood Safety Night forum is scheduled for Thursday Night on the city’s north side. The event is being sponsored by Chautauqua County Legislator Elisabeth Rankin, who said it’s the result of questions that she’s received … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Elections to Feature Nine Contested Races in November
MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]
