AVON – Avon judicial candidate Jan Cole said that she is no longer seeking election for Avon Town Justice. Though she said that she will press forward to the November election after the Republican Party endorsed her opponent, Jeannie Michalski, she now says that she plans to just enjoy her retirement. "Thank you to all my supporters but at this time I have decided not to seek office," said Cole. "I plan on enjoying retirement and my … [Read more...]
Email to the Editor: Avon Town Justice Candidate Jan Cole Reaches Out for Republican Support
The following is an email submitted by Jan Cole to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Dear Republican, My name is Janis Cole, but most people know me as Jan. I am writing to ask for your vote in the upcoming Republican Caucus. I want to become Avon’s next Town Justice. The Caucus will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in … [Read more...]
Avon’s Former Court Clerk Jan Cole Runs for Town Justice
AVON – Avon resident and retired court clerk Jan Cole is running for Town Justice. Cole was court clerk for 26 years before retiring and now serves as clerk for several departments within the justice system. "I can switch hats and work as clerk if need be," said Cole. "That's not something anyone walking into this job will know." Cole clerks as need be for the Livingston County Public Defender's Office, Livingston County District … [Read more...]
WATCH: Avon Town Candidates Meet and Greet ‘Q and A’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Two Town of Avon candidates proudly represented their community at the first ever Meet and Greet 'Q and A' hosted by the GeneseeSun.com. Town Justice candidate Jan Cole and Town Council candidate Malachy Coyne both participated in the event, which was attended by over 70 people and watched live online by hundreds more. EDITORIAL NOTE: We did have some technical difficulties with the recordings. We offer a special thanks … [Read more...]
Meet and Greet ‘Q and A’ Ready to Roll with 14 Town Candidates
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The GeneseeSun.com's Meet and Greet 'Q and A' will take place tonight with 14 candidates agreeing to participate from 6 different Towns. The GeneseeSun.com invited all candidates in contested races to participate and as of 9:45 a.m. Thursday, 7 have declined, 24 have not responded, and 14 have accepted. Who shows up from Avon appears to be up in the air as party infighting is creating a powder keg of political … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Jan Cole for Avon Judge
The following letter was submitted to the GeneseeSun.com for publication by former Avon Police Chief Jim Carney. To the Avon Community, During my 23 years in Law Enforcement, I always shied away from politics and endorsement, but this November, voters in Avon have a chance to elect a new Town Judge and I wanted to give my perspective on this important position in our community and my thoughts on why Jan Cole in the correct person for this … [Read more...]