MAYVILLE - With only eight of 19 contested races in the Chautauqua County Legislature, there wasn't expected to be much of a change, and that sentiment held true following the 2015 Elections, with only a handful of new faces joining the ranks of the … [Read more...]
Eight Contested Races Highlight 2015 County Legislature Elections
MAYVILLE - 2015 is a local election year in Chautauqua County with several races shaping up for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature. Currently, the Republicans hold a super-majority in Mayville, with 14 of the 19 seats held by the GOP. … [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...]
2013 Election to Feature Several Contested Races
MAYVILLE - Election Day is one week away, and there are several contested races scheduled taking place in Chautauqua County besides the race for County Executive. For the county clerk’s race, businessman and county legislator Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) … [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...]
