Olean Alderman Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
JR
Bennion
JR Bennion, the incumbent, is running for Olean Alderman Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Ward 1 alderman on the Olean Common Council, in office since January 2023.
- On the ballot as
- Republican, Conservative
On the record: JR Bennion
7 sourced01Security cameras2 sourced positions
Voted no on an agreement with Verkada for security cameras and ten years of licensing (passed 4-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a bond resolution of up to $275,000 for security cameras (failed 4-2; two-thirds of all members required, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Wayne Street path1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing the city to terminate the Wayne Street Shared Use Path grant agreement (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Consulting contracts1 sourced position
Voted no on a professional services agreement with Thomas Mundes for consulting engineering services (failed 1-5, Aug. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Olean Center Mall1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he would support the Olean Center Mall eminent domain project with its narrowed scope of removing certain lease rights.
Own statementOlean Common Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026Link
05Public notice1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he does not feel publication in the Olean Times Herald is sufficient notice and that hearings should be held when the public and aldermen can attend.
Own statementOlean Common Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026Link
06Park rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting city park hours at 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link
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