Olean: Ward 6 Alderman Appointed

July 29, 2020—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vernon Robinson, Jr. to the Ward 6 Alderman vacancy. Mr. Robinson is currently the Storekeeper of Warehouse Operations for National Grid covering the Olean, Franklinville, and Wellsville Service Center. He is a decorated veteran and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, having served in Operation Restore Hope. Mr. Robinson is a graduate of Franklin University and Jamestown Community College. He lives with his family on Washington Street. “I am grateful that a number of residents were interested in the alderman position,” Mayor Aiello said. “Two members of the Common Council and I interviewed four people for the position. Mr. Robinson’s work experience, veteran status and volunteer work within the community made him an outstanding candidate for the appointment and I look forward to working with him.”