JAMESTOWN - A group of residents on the north side of Jamestown have gone on record regarding their concern about the future plans for the Sheldon House. Members of the Lakeview Community Action Project attended Monday night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Doug Champ Interview: January 7 2016
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and community activist Doug Champ, who shares some concerns he has with economic development, city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: January 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his interview of 2016 as part of the weekly Community Matters public affairs program. Teresi and host Jason Sample discuss the mayor's upcoming State … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Aware of Troubled Financial Outlook for 2016
JAMESTOWN - City leaders will have their work cut out for them in 2016. On Friday, Jan. 1 the Jamestown City Council held its first meeting of the year, which focused mostly on approving mayoral appointments as well as appointing the council … [Read more...]
Three New Members Added to BPU in New Year’s Day Mayoral Appointments
JAMESTOWN - Three long-time members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have been replaced by three new members as part of the New Year's Day appointments made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and unanimously approved by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
[LOCAL] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: December 2015 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interviews Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi for December 2015. The mayor reacts to the passage of the 2016 Jamestown City Budget and … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves 2016 Budget, 4 Percent Property Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a $35.1 million budget for 2016 that includes a 4 percent tax increase. On Monday night the council voted on the budget, but not until after several budget cuts were introduced by councilman … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on $35.1 Million Budget, 4 Percent Tax Increase Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely act on the city’s 2016 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 30 for its monthly voting session. An amended version of Mayor Sam Teresi’s $35.1 million spending plan is on the agenda when the council … [Read more...]
City Council Unable to Find any Cuts in 2016 Budget, Projected Tax Hike Now at 4 Percent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council met on Monday and while city officials spent an-hour-and-a-half reviewing the tentative 2016 city budget, members were unable to find any further cuts to the 35.1 million spending plan. Councilman Brent … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Okays $482,000 Dividend Payment to City to Help Reduce Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The projected property tax increase in the city of Jamestown's 2016 budget now sits at 4.06 percent. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday approved giving the city a $482,000 dividend payment for next year following a 6-2 … [Read more...]
