LAKEWOOD –Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel, Jr. recently received the endorsement of both the Civil Service Employee Association Chautauqua County Local 807, and that of the CSEA Region VI Political Action Committee.

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of our local and region CSEA, especially because they represent many of our county employees,” Wendel said. “I care deeply about the concerns and especially the safety of our county workforce. Safety is a top priority for me, to make sure each and every employee, no matter what their job is, goes home to their family at the end of the day. I thank CSEA for their endorsement, and the confidence they place in me to continue serving as County Executive.”

“We are pleased to endorse PJ Wendel for Chautauqua County executive,” said Bonnie Peters, CSEA Local 807 president. “Our endorsement acknowledges PJ’s interest in the various issues affecting workers and his commitment to addressing the needs of all hard working men and women in Chautauqua County.”

CSEA is one of New York’s largest worker unions and is the largest affiliate union of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. CSEA members work in the many areas of our community that government serves, and stands for excellence in public service.