It is the Jamestown Police Chief’s goal is to bring back special positions like a Nuisance officer, traffic officer, and more to the Police staff in 2027. Chief Scott Forster, during budget presentations to Jamestown City Council, said the … [Read more...]
City Council Members Grateful No Layoffs Proposed in 2027 Budget
Jamestown City Council’s President and Finance Committee Chair are grateful there are no lay-offs proposed in the 2027 Executive Budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund’s executive budget clocks in at $47.3 million with a 7.39% increase in the tax … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 8, 2026
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund two days before her proposed 2027 Executive Budget was released. While she wouldn’t get into specifics, we did learn about some of the challenges facing the City in 2027. We also … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund’s Proposed $47.3 Million Executive Budget Includes 7.39% Tax Increase, No Layoffs
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s proposed $47.3 million Executive Budget includes a 7.39% tax increase and no layoffs. The 2027 spending plan increases appropriations by 3.8% or $1.7 million. The proposed 2027 tax rate is $27.63 with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund To Present Proposed 2027 Budget Today
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund will present her 2027 Executive Budget today. Ecklund said increasing prices for many items including fuel and road salt have put pressure on the budget process. She told City Council members Monday night that not … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Law Allowing City To Exceed Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council has approved a local law that would allow the city to exceed the state’s property tax cap. Council member Tony Dolce emphasized that the local law doesn’t lock the city into an automatic tax increase for the 2027 budget, … [Read more...]
