The City of Jamestown has a new Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund introduced Amedeo Zmarandoiu to City Council at their work session last Monday. Zmarandoiu previously was employed by Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC in Buffalo. He received … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2027 Proposed City of Jamestown Executive Budget Presentation – October 15, 2026
We bring you the presentation by Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund of her 2027 Executive Budget that she delivered on October 8, 2026. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $1 Million Brownfield Grant For Chadakoin River Corridor
The City of Jamestown is receiving a $1 million Brownfield grant to remediate the Chadakoin River corridor. Local and federal officials gathered on Harrison Street Thursday morning about the announcement of funding through the Environmental … [Read more...]
Jamestown Celebrates 45 Years Of Being A Tree City USA With Tree Planting
The City of Jamestown celebrated 45 years of its Tree City USA designation with the planting of five trees on the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. Jamestown Parks Manager Dan Stone said that three Red Sunset Maples have been planted on the north shore … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics Set For Gerry, Sherman, Jamestown
Three free rabies vaccination clinics will be held over the next several weeks in the towns of Gerry and Sherman as well as the City of Jamestown. The clinics by the Chautauqua County Health Department will take place on the following … [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...]
City Of Jamestown Receives Clean Audit For 2025
The City of Jamestown has received a clean audit for 2025. Drescher and Malecki CPAs Carl Widmer and Jared Pickard presented on the results of the audit to City Council Monday night. The auditors noted significant improvements in efficiency, … [Read more...]
BPU Fall Water Main Flushing Begins Sept. 25
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division will begin Fall water main flushing September 25. The process begins with a “pre-flush” at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, in the Falconer areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. … [Read more...]
Elliot Raimondo Out As Jamestown Corporation Counsel
Elliot Raimondo is out as Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund made the announcement to City Council Monday night. She said while a new City Attorney won’t be starting until sometime in October, the position will be … [Read more...]
