JAMESTOWN - There’s a new member on the Jamestown City Council. Last week the city council approved the appointment of Tom Nelson to serve as Ward VI councilman. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi appointed Nelson to finish the term of the seat that was … [Read more...]
Mayor Expected to Fill Vacated City Council Seat This Month
JAMESTOWN - When the Jamestown City Council holds its first work session of the new year Monday night it will be with a vacated seat. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi has yet to appoint a new council member to fill the seat that was vacated last month … [Read more...]
DeJoy Announces Resignation from County Legislature
MAYVILLE - A member of the Chautauqua County Legislature announced Wednesday night that she would be resigning from her position on the panel. Jamestown Democrat Paula DeJoy - who had represented District 13 for nearly five years – told lawmakers … [Read more...]
Cornell Appointment Fails by 10 to 7 vote
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted against the appointment of Jamestown Democrat Chuck Cornell to fill a recently vacated seat in District 12. Earlier this month, Cornell was selected by Democrats in his district to fill the … [Read more...]
GOP Maintains 13 Seats on County Legislature, Despite Downsizing to 19
MAYVILLE - The 2013 Election has turned out to be a huge victory for Republican in the Chautauqua County Legislature. Despite the fact that the legislature is downsizing to 19 members, the GOP will still control 13 seats on the panel, giving it a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Democrats Announce Endorsements for 2013 Election
Dems endorse 8 incumbents, 5 newcomers and 1 Republican for County Legislature MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s Democratic Committee has approved its list of preliminary endorsements for the 2013 local elections. Last weekend the party’s nominating … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Responds to Legislators’ Request for Job and Economic Development Info
MAYVILLE - It was a paperwork mix-up that is to blame for a miscommunication between some Chautauqua County legislators and the County Executive. Earlier this week, legislators Paula DeJoy (D-Jamestown) and Tom DeJoe (D-Brocton) sent a letter to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature Democrats Support Teresi, Call on Edwards to Provide Information
JAMESTOWN - Two members of the Chautauqua County Legislature are throwing their support behind the Mayor of Jamestown regarding his concern over tax breaks for a downtown property. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi recently expressed his concern over a"tax … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Call on IDA to Provide Jobs Report
MAYVILLE - A group of lawmakers in the Chautauqua County legislature wants to hold the county Industrial development Agency more accountable for bringing new business – and jobs – into the area. Legislators Tom DeJoe (D-Brocton), Paula DeJoy … [Read more...]
County Committee to Review Funding Resolution for County Home
MAYVILLE - A group of county lawmakers will discuss a resolution that could provide additional funding for the Chautauqua County Home in 2013. The resolution will be reviewed when the county legislature's Human Services Committee meets at 6 p.m. The … [Read more...]
