Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the organization building the Gateway Lofts. The resolution under new business would have Southern Tier Environments For Living Inc. (STEL) providing $70,116.48 … [Read more...]
Several Amendments Proposed To Jamestown City Code
Several amendments to the City of Jamestown Code are being proposed including the addition of new requirements for composting. Jamestown City Council members reviewed the amendments which Department of Development staff are mainly to clarify … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Focuses On City Finances In State Of The City Report
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund focused on city finances in her 2026 State of the City report. Ecklund released the report to City Council members on February 6. She said rising costs, limited revenue growth, and the expiration of one-time funding … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Proposed Code Changes
Jamestown City Council will begin the review of several proposed code changes at their work session tonight. The Department of Development has prepared updates to the City Code that includes the areas of Accessory Structures, Driveways, Fences, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Hiring Of 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council has approved the hiring of five police officers. Over the past year, the Jamestown Police Department has received approval to hire a total of seven officers, but have only hired five. Police Chief Tim Jackson said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Presents Community Priorities For City Government, Council
The Jamestown Justice Coalition presented a list of items citizens wants to see City Government and City Council focus on over the next year. Coalition Director Justin Hubbard presented the list to Council at their voting session Monday night. He … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will consider authorizing the hiring of five police officers at their voting session tonight. The resolution will appear under new business. Also under new business, Council will vote on a $350,000 bridge loan to Jade … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $350,000 Bridge Loan For Prendergast Landing Project
The Prendergast Landing project has been approved a $350,000 bridge loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Jamestown Economic Development Director Aili Makuch said the loan is for 10 years at 4% interest, “There is a lot of grant … [Read more...]
Council Members To Look At Street Safety Following Pedestrian Death
Jamestown City Council members want to look at making areas around schools and city parks more safe. Public Works Committee Chair Dan Gonzalez brought up the topic following a pedestrian death near Lillian Dickson Park this past weekend, “It is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – January 8, 2026
The early days of 2026 have so far brought with it a new Jamestown City Council and a revived Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for Mayor Kim Ecklund. We talk about that and her goals for the year. … [Read more...]
