Budget, new busses, and the David A. Howe Library all get overwhelming approval
By Andrew Harris
The polls are closed and the results have been officially announced by the Wellsville Central School District.
The Wellsville school board will have a new member after a successful campaign by Joseph Hart, a 1987 graduate, received the most votes, 298 to be exact.
Steve Pettenati received 297 votes, being re-elected for a fourth term. He told us a few days ago why he was anxious to continue his service to the school district:
“I want to support our educators, encourage transparency, and prioritize the well-being of all students“
Read the recent interview with Pettenati here.
New member Joseph Hart received 298 votes in his first run for public office, edging out incumbent Shane Vogel who received 172 votes. Hart explained why he was running before the elections:
” I am dedicated to the continued viability of the Wellsville schools and want to ensure that the future of education in Wellsville thrives. I believe in open, honest, respectable discourse, and investigating all possibilities.
Read more about Joe Hart from our recent interview here.
The 2025-26 budget was approved by a healthy margin as well as voter approval for purchasing two new school buses. The funding for the David A. Howe Library was also approved by a wide margin. Official tallies from Wellsville Central School District:
May 20, 2025, Vote Results
Candidates
Shane Vogel 172 Votes
Joseph Hart 298 Votes
Steven Pettenati 297 Votes
Sylvia LaChance 273 Votes
Proposition 1: Budget (PASS) 400 YES, 158 NO
Proposition 2: Buses (PASS) 397 YES, 160 NO
Proposition 3: Library (PASS) 421 YES, 139 NO
