Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair Says Proposed 2025 Budget “Hard, Painful”
Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair has described the proposed 2025 budget as "hard and painful." Council member Brent Sheldon said the City Comptroller and Departments Heads have tried to keep the tax increase low, "But this proposed … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund Says 2025 Budget Is ‘Tough’
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says the 2025 budget is a "tough one." Ecklund will present her executive budget at 4:00 p.m. today. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. At the City Council work session Monday night, … [Read more...]
City, CODE To Apply For Grant To Rehabilitate Vacant Housing
The City of Jamestown and CODE Inc. want to apply for a grant to rehabilitate vacant housing units. Jamestown City Council will review a request for the Department of Development and Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. to apply … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police’s Nearly 50 Year Old Shooting Range To Be Replaced
After about 50 years of use, the Jamestown Police Department will be getting a new range. Jamestown City Council approved using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to contract with Action Target of Provo, Utah to build the new facility that … [Read more...]
Daily Alternate Parking Begins Oct. 1 But That Could Be Changed For 2025
While daily alternate parking begins at 10:00 a.m. today in the City of Jamestown, there could be changes for 2025. Jamestown Police remind residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range
Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Tamara Dickey To Replace Dave Wilfong
The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Tamara Dickey to officially fill the vacancy left by Dave Wilfong, who resigned last month. Dickey will represent District 11. She previously served as the Ward 3 Jamestown City Council member, … [Read more...]
Fleet Maintenance Building Receives State Grant
A $1 million state grant has been secured for the Fleet Maintenance Building project on Washington Street. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund announced the administration had been able to secure the Financial Restructuring Board (FRB) funds. However, … [Read more...]
More Than $2 Million in American Rescue Funds Remain for the City of Jamestown
More than $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds remain for the City of Jamestown. Comptroller Ericka Thomas said there is $2,082,603 after "give backs." The City had received just over $28 million in funds. One of those "give backs" is $1 … [Read more...]
