Jamestown Ward 3 Council Member Regina Brackman holds onto her seat following a hand count of absentee and provisional affidavit ballots. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections sent a release saying the Board is now required by New York State to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 4, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about election results, the proposed 2022 budget, and marijuana. … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
4% Turn Out for Early Voting in Chautauqua County
Just over 4% of registered voters in Chautauqua County turned out for early voting between October 23rd and 31st. Republican Election Commissioner Brian Abram said 3-thousand-276 came out to early vote this year. Statewide, he said the turn out was … [Read more...]
Voters Have 5 Propositions to Consider on Ballot
There are 5 propositions for consideration on the back of your ballot when you go to vote in the 2021 elections. Voters will decide on three constitutional amendments related to elections and voting. Proposal 1 deals with redistricting and, if … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 11 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley moderated a Legislative debate for Chautauqua County District 11 between incumbent legislator Bob Whitney and Dave Wilfong. District 11 is located in the City of Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 12 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley asked debate questions of Chautauqua County Legislative District 12 candidate and legislator Elisabeth Rankin. Heather Fagan, who is also running for that seat, declined to participate in the debate. … [Read more...]
[Watch/Listen] 2021 Election Debate – Candidates for Chautauqua County Executive
A debate featuring the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive – Norm Green (D-Dewittville) and Paul "PJ" Wendel (R-Lakewood). WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD The debate featuring the executive candidates was held Oct. 21 and took … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] 2021 Meet the Jamestown City Council At Large Candidates
A forum featuring the At Large Candidates and Ward 3 and Ward 6 candidates for Jamestown City Council in the 2021 General Election, recorded live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio, with funding provided by the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
Green Critical of New Positions in Proposed 2022 County Budget
County Executive candidate Norm Green is condemning the hiring of 42 employees in the yet to be adopted 2022 county budget. The Democrat says the budget is unsustainable without future tax increases. Green is challenging incumbent County Executive … [Read more...]
