Chautauqua County's two major political parties are preparing for some major contests this fall, but one of the most closely watched will be for county executive. In January, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved the appointment of Paul Wendel to fill the office until a special election is held in November. County Democrats announced on Monday the endorsement of Dunkirk City Attorney Richard Morrisroe to run for the post and Committee Chairman Norm Green says the vote was unanimous...
Green-Morrisroe is a newcomer
County Republicans are expected to meet Tuesday evening and Wendel says he will be seeking the GOP endorsement...
Wendel-Will seek the GOP endorsement
Besides serving as City Attorney, Morrisroe has a general law practice with offices in Dunkirk and Buffalo and lives in Dunkirk. Prior to becoming County Executive, Wendel had been the legislature’s chairman for the past two years.
