Frederick A. Larson
Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislator, District 12
Background
- Occupation
- Chautauqua County Legislator, District 12
- Lives in
- Jamestown
Democratic county legislator from Jamestown representing District 12, who has served on the Legislature's economic development committee several times since 1986.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for sales tax cut and reserve-funded tax relief
In February 2026 the Legislature rejected, 7-10, a resolution to lower the county sales tax from 8% to 7.75% and use $2 million of the unappropriated fund balance to lower property taxes; all seven Democrats voted for it.
ReportLegislature Approves Senior Property Tax BoostNews coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
“Voting in favor were Legislators Nelson, Bankoski, Larson, Vince DeJoy of Jamestown, Marcus Buchanan of Dunkirk, Sandra Lewis of Fredonia, and Bob Whitney of Jamestown.”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored resolution making job creation the county's top goal
ReportLegislature to again take up job creation resolutionNews coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
“Fred Larson is continuing his push to make job creation the number one goal of the Chautauqua County Legislature.”
Government & transparency
Sponsored resolution to publish elected officials' salaries annually
ReportLegislator Wants Elected Officials' Salaries DisclosedNews coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
“Legislator Fred Larson, D-Jamestown, has introduced a resolution entitled”
All sources (5)
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Chautauqua County Board of Elections · chqgov.com
- Petitions Filed Report (unofficial; last updated 07/31/2026)
Election filing · Chautauqua County Board of Elections · Jul 31, 2026 · petitions.chqvotes.com
- Legislator Wants Elected Officials' Salaries Disclosed
News coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
- Legislature to again take up job creation resolution
News coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
- Legislature Approves Senior Property Tax Boost
News coverage · The Post-Journal · post-journal.com
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