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Chautauqua County Legislator · District 12

Frederick A. Larson

Candidate for Chautauqua County Legislator, District 12

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

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.

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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.

    Legislature Approves Senior Property Tax Boost

    News 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.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored resolution making job creation the county's top goal

    Legislature to again take up job creation resolution

    News 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.”
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Government & transparency

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