Access Chautauqua
formerly Access Channel 5
News: 2017 Election Coverage Announcement
Published October 01, 2017

The team at Destination Chautauqua County announces 8   7 candidate interviews will be produced this fall.

The following programs will be produced:

Chautauqua Candidates features single candidates discussing their viewpoints of the major issues of the election. This year's Chautauqua Candidates will feature:

Jeri-Ann Simora (D), Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislative District #8
LIVE: Saturday, October 7 @ 12PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 7, 2016 to Friday, October 13, 2016, 12:00PM & 6:00PM Daily
Michael Ferguson (D), Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive
LIVE: Saturday, October 7 @ 1PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 7, 2016 to Friday, October 13, 2016, 12:30PM & 6:30PM Daily
John Hemmer* (R), Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislative District #19
LIVE: Saturday, October 7 @ 2PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 7, 2016 to Friday, October 13, 2016, 1:00PM & 7:00PM Daily
David Himelein* (R), Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislative District #18
LIVE: Saturday, October 7 @ 3PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 7, 2016 to Friday, October 13, 2016, 1:30PM & 7:30PM Daily


Laurel Adams (D), Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislative District #19
LIVE: Saturday, October 14 @ 12PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 14, 2016 to Friday, October 20, 2016, 12:00PM & 6:00PM Daily
LeeAnn Lazarony (D), Candidate for Chautauqua County Clerk
LIVE: Saturday, October 14 @ 1PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 14, 2016 to Friday, October 20, 2016, 12:30PM & 6:30PM Daily
George Borrello (R), Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive
LIVE: Saturday, October 14 @ 3PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 14, 2016 to Friday, October 20, 2016, 1:00PM & 7:00PM Daily
Ella Ames (I), Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislative District #18
LIVE: Saturday, October 14 @ 4PM, Repeat Airings: Saturday, October 14, 2016 to Friday, October 20, 2016, 1:30PM & 7:30PM Daily
*Denotes Incumbency

For More Information and to view programs after production, visit Election 2017 Page or Destination Chautauqua County Politics Page

Please Note: The viewpoints expressed are that of the producers of the election coverage, not that of Access Channel 5. Public Access TV allows local producers to make and air programs to the community. Access Channel 5 has no affiliation or backing of any specific candidate.

Producers Note: Every candidate within the covered government positions was approached about appearing in local political coverage. In response to viewer opinion and candidate availability, candidates are offered the option individually, without their opposing candidate and/or participate in a debate featuring their opposing candidate. Individual participation should not be taken for support of any one candidate, it is to allow all candidates, if they want, an opportunity to speak their mind to the public.