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...]
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...]
Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning Commission Moves Forward
A local law to abolish the Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission is moving forward. Public Safety Chair Jeremy Engquist said that at this point he still is unsure how he’d vote on the floor. Two citizens spoke on the law during open … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Discuss Proposed Abandoned Shopping Cart Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will retake up discussion of a proposed ordinance about abandoned shopping carts tonight. The Public Safety Committee tabled the ordinance last month due to lack of time available in committee to discuss it. The proposed … [Read more...]
Jamestown Motorists Reminded That Daily Alternate Parking Starts in November
Today may be October 1st, but motorists in Jamestown are reminded that daily alternate parking does not start until November 1st. Motorists should park on the even numbered side of the street today starting at 10:00 a.m. You are not required to … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Approves Resolution To Establish Digital Services Division, Goes To City Council For Approval
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved a resolution to establish a Digital Services Division. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the resolution requests Jamestown City Council to pass a local law to recognize the new division, … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Hiring Jail Matrons, Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will decide on whether to hire three matrons for the City Jail and buying 15 new bulletproof vests at its voting session tonight. One resolution for consideration will authorize the City Comptroller to amend the 2026 General … [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...]
Jamestown BPU Seeks To Create Sixth Division For Fiber Project
The Jamestown Board of Utilities is looking to create a sixth division for its fiber project. General Manager Kris Sellstrom, speaking before Jamestown City Council Monday, said the new division would become known as the Digital Infrastructure … [Read more...]
