Loren Kent
Loren Kent will not be able to serve as the next Democratic Elections Commissioner for the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, unless he gets the backing of county Democrats and not just the Democratic county legislators.
The Hon. Lynn W. Keane ruled that the Chautauqua County Legislature must appoint someone whom the county Democratic Committee recommends.
In March, the county Legislature appointed Kent to the position to fill the vacancy with the retirement of Norm Green. Last year the county Democratic Committee, in a narrow vote, recommended Luz Torres.
Torres, who at the time was the Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner, was selected over Kent, who was the secretary of the county Democratic Party. Green has since stepped down from the position and announced his intention to run for county executive and Torres has been serving as the acting Democratic Election Commissioner.
Loren Kent
Loren Kent will not be able to serve as the next Democratic Elections Commissioner for the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, unless he gets the backing of county Democrats and not just the Democratic county legislators.
The Hon. Lynn W. Keane has ruled that the Chautauqua County Legislature must appoint someone whom the county Democratic Committee recommends.
In March, the county legislature appointed Kent to the position, to fill the vacancy with the retirement of Norman P. Green. Last year the county Democratic Committee, in a narrow vote, recommended Luz Torres. Torres, who at the time was the Deputy Democratic Election Commissioner, was selected over Kent, who was the secretary of the county Democratic Party. Green has since stepped down from the position and announced his intention to run for county executive and Torres has been serving as the acting Democratic Election Commissioner.
Four local heroes were honored during this week’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting.
County Executive PJ Wendel issued four separate Certificates of Recognition to Steve Smouse, Mia Goot, Joe Pollaro and Arden Johnson.
Smouse is the first assistant chief of the Lakewood Fire Department. On March 11, there was a structure fire at 2481 and 2477 Keller Road in Busti. One home was destroyed and another was severely damaged. Seventy-eight individuals responded to the call, which impacted eight structures total. Smouth coordinated the response.
“This is an example of strong work ethic, leadership, and community dedication,” Wendel said.
Goot was honored for rescuing a Portland man from the Barcelona Harbor on March 29. “Heroics acts like this inspire kindness and solidarity across Chautauqua County. Her heroic actions are appreciated not only by the residents, myself but also the individual, whose life she saved,” Wendel said.
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Underground storage tanks put a previous sale of the former mini-mart and post office on hold.
A former mini-mart and post office in Van Buren has been approved for sale after originally being sold three years ago.
At its meeting this week, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved at tax foreclosure sale at 5310 Route 5 in the town of Pomfret. The property was sold for $2,750.
Last week during the Audit and Control Committee meeting, lawmakers heard that the property was originally sold in June 2018 tax auction for $14,500. After the sale it was learned that there were underground petroleum storage tanks on the property, so the sale was put on hold to assess the environmental status and potential liability.
gbacon@observertoday.com
Underground storage tanks put a previous sale of the former mini-mart and post office on hold.
OBSERVER Photo by Anthony Dolce
A former mini-mart and post office in Van Buren has been approved for sale after originally being sold three years ago.
At its meeting this week, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved at tax foreclosure sale at 5310 Route 5 in the town of Pomfret. The property was sold for $2,750.
Last week during the Audit and Control Committee meeting, lawmakers heard that the property was originally sold in June 2018 tax auction for $14,500. After the sale it was learned that there were underground petroleum storage tanks on the property, so the sale was put on hold to assess the environmental status and potential liability.