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NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8

November 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020 Census, 2022 Elections, 23rd Congressional District, Alison Esposito, Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Antonio Delgado, Barbara Colt, Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Chuck Schumer, Craig Hannah, Dan Brown, Diane Sare, Doug Lawson, George Borrello, Gerald Greenan III, Grant Olson, Jaime Gustafson, Jamestown City Council, Jim Quattrone, Joe Pinion, Joe Sempolinski, John Penhollow, Joseph Lorigo, Kathy Hochul, Kelly Vacco, Ken Lawton, Lee Zeldin, Letitia James, Mark Odell, Max Della Pia, Michael Henry, New York State Legislature, Nick Langworthy, Paul Rodriguez, Sandra Lewis, Shannon Heneghan, State Supreme Court Justice, Thomas DiNapoli, Tom Reed

Bill Reynolds Sworn In as Ward 5 Council Member

February 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bill Reynolds took the oath of office after Jamestown City Council approved his appointment as Ward 5 Council member Monday night. Reynolds replaces Grant Olson who declined to take his seat after being elected to a second term. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council

Jamestown City Council to Appoint Ward 5 Representative

February 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to appoint the new Ward 5 Council member. City Council President Tony Dolce and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced that William Reynolds III will replace Republican Grant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bill Reynolds, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police, Tony Dolce, Town of North Harmony, William Reynolds III

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Equipment Purchases, Employee Contract

January 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.26 million in equipment purchases for the Public Works and Parks Departments tonight. They also will review two employee contracts. The funding for the equipment comes from American Rescue Plan lost revenue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, B. Delores Thompson, Grant Olson, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association, Jim Olson, Kendall Club PBA, Marie Carrubba

Two New City Council Members Sworn In, Dolce Elected Council President

January 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two new council members were sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting Monday night. The new representatives are At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Ward 6 Council member Andrew Faulkner. A representative for Ward 5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Republican Committee, Randy Daversa, Tony Dolce

New Council Members To Be Sworn In at Jamestown City Council’s Organizational Meeting

January 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New council members will be sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting January 3. The new representatives will include At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Andrew Faulkner representing Ward 6. The Ward 5 representative is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Randy Daversa, Tony Dolce

Outgoing City Council Members Recognized

December 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce recognized at Council's final meeting of 2021 the three Council Members whose terms are ending December 31. Dolce said when the term started January 1, 2020 with the first new mayor and administration in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vickye James

Tax Rate Remains Flat in Approved 2022 City of Jamestown Budget

November 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The tax rate will remain flat following Jamestown City Council passing a spending plan for 2022. Around 20 amendments were adopted that reduced the amount taken from the fund balance from $1.3 million to $643,568. Those amendments included … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, cannabis retail dispensaries, Eddie Sundquist, Grant Olson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Regina Brackman, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce

It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County

November 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Bob Whitney, David Salley, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Frank Caruso, George Borrello, Grace Hanlon, Grant Olson, Heather Fagan, Jeff Russell, John Licata, Kim Ecklund, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Raymond Walter, Regina Brackman, Richard Morrisroe, Rick Elardo, Robert Reedy, Tony Dolce

County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day

November 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 Election, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bob Whitney, Christina Cardinale, David Salley, David Wilfong, Doug Lawson, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Ellen Ditonto, Frank Caruso, George Borrello, Grace Hanlon, Grant Olson, Jeff Russell, John Licata, Kim Ecklund, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Randall Daversa, Raymond Walter, Regina Brackman, Rick Elardo, Robert Reedy, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tom Nelson, Vickye James

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