JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Holds Stand Against Racism Pledge Signing Event
JAMESTOWN - Dozens of community members stopped by the YWCA of Jamestown Thursday to take part in the YWCA Jamestown's "Stand Against Racism" Pledge Signing event. According to YWCA executive director Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, the event was one … [Read more...]
Salary Review Commission Recommends Increasing Mayor’s Salary 18 percent, Doubling City Council Salary
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Salary Review Commission has made a recommendation for salary adjustments for elected officials in the city. On Wednesday morning the commission met for just over half an hour to discuss and vote on its recommendation for … [Read more...]
Salary Review Commission Holds First Meeting to Discuss Pay for Elected Officials
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s Salary Review Commission held its first meeting of the year yesterday in city hall to begin the process of reviewing the current salaries of the city’s elected offices and determine if a raise is in order. The city charter … [Read more...]
City Ad Hoc Commission to Review and Recommend Salary Adjustments for Elected Offices
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday Night acted on the appointment of all six members of the city's ad hoc Salary Review Commission. According to the city charter, the city is required to establish the commission in order to review and … [Read more...]
