AVON – Newly elected Avon Town Justice Jeannie Michalski's court night has raised parking concerns on Genesee Street, and solutions do not appear to be quick or easy. Two owners of Genesee Street businesses and a candidate for Village Trustee appeared at the Village Board meeting on Monday to explain the impacts of monthly court nights on their businesses, when over 130 defendants appear in court, possibly with an attorney or public defender, … [Read more...]
Gulp: Bogus Avon Water Billing Disastrous
AVON — Over 100 Avonites gathered at the Avon Central School District to hear elected officials explain a disastrous water billing situation. According to multiple independent sources, former Town Water Superintendent Dan McKeown had been submitting made-up water meter numbers and not actually checking for factual readings. McKeown resigned this past June. Elected officials Town Supervisor David Lefeber, Town Attorney Jim Campbell and Town … [Read more...]
Michalski Wins GOP Nod for Avon Town Justice
AVON – Jeannie Michalski won the support of the Avon Republican Committee for Town Justice Tuesday night. The final vote was 207 Michalski, 113 Janis Cole. Michalski is a councilwoman on the Avon Town Board and lives in the Village with her two children. She removed herself from the Avon Republican Committee and Livingston County Republican Executive Committee at the recommendation of the Livingston County Board of Elections and … [Read more...]
Michalski Runs for Avon Town Justice
AVON – Jeannie Michalski announced her candidacy for Town Justice. She says that her experience as a former Monroe County Prosecutor and former contracting conflict defender for Livingston County would serve her well on the bench. "I've been an attorney for 18 years," said Michalski. "I've prosecuted in town courts and defended clients in both misdemeanor and felony matters. I don't know if an attorney has ever been a Town Justice in … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: We Need Jeannie Michalski on the Avon Town Board
The following was submitted to the GeneseeSun.com for publication by Gary Wheat of Avon. Jeannie is deeply invested in Avon. She’s an Avon business Owner, an Avon homeowner, as well as a single mom with two children; age 6 and 10, both attending Avon Central School. If you get the opportunity to view Jeannie’s record of achievements, both personally & professionally, you’ll also see that she’s not at all afraid of hard work. With … [Read more...]
Pauer Takes Official Republican Party Position
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Republican Party held their 2015 reorganization meeting where a new second vice chair was announced. John Pauer will take over as second vice chair replacing Richard Burke, who chose not to challenge Powers in an election. Nancy Leven will continue as first vice chair. "The Livingston County Republican Party is alive and well," said Lowell Conrad, Chairman of the Livingston County Republican Party, … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: Avon Town Council Race a Nail-Biter
AVON — According to a GeneseeSun.com poll the Avon Town Council race is going to be a nail-biter. The poll, which has open to all online readers, had 58 votes cast.Jim Harrington held a slim lead over Malachy Coyne with Jeannie Michalski finishing a close third. JIM HARRINGTON 39.7% (23 VOTES) MALACHY COYNE 34.5% (20 VOTES) JEANNIE MICHALSKI 25.9% (15 VOTES) Jim Harrington and Jeannie Michalski are running as Republican candidates, and … [Read more...]
POLL: Avon Town Council Race Harrington, Michalski or Coyne
SUNROOM — The GeneseeSun.com has announced a new political poll. This time we focus on the Town of Avon and the Town Council Race. Jeannie Michalski and Jim Harrington emerged victorious in the Avon Republican caucus and it is believed that Malachy Coyne, who currently sits on the Town of Avon Planning Board, will be running on the Democrat line. There are two seats open so you can vote for up to two candidates. … [Read more...]
Michalski and Harrington Win in Avon Town Council Republican Caucus
AVON — The unofficial Avon Caucus results are in and Jeannie Michalski and Jimmy Harrington were the top vote-getters over Sam Price in the Republican race for Town Trustee. There are two trustee seats up for grabs in the November election as Michalski and Harrington will face Democratic challenger Malachy Coyne this November. MICHALSKI: 205 HARRINGTON: 190 PRICE: 132 In the race for Town Justice Michael Torregiano defeated Jan … [Read more...]
Avon Candidates Gearing Up for Caucus
AVON — The Town of Avon is about to get political fever as they get ready to hold their 2015 caucus. Up for grabs in this years caucus is Town Clerk, Town Justice, Two Town Council seats and the Highway Superintendent. The caucus will be held June 18 at 7 p.m. Election day is November 3. At this point, Jim Harrington and Jeannie Michalski have started placing campaign signs, and Sam Price is also believed to be seeking the Town Council … [Read more...]