JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown faces several challenges in 2014 but with continued cooperation and teamwork, it will be able to meet those challenges and provide a bright future for city residents. That was the overall message from Jamestown … [Read more...]
Teresi to Deliver State of the City Address Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will deliver his annual State of the City address Monday night in city hall. According to the city charter, the mayor is required to deliver an annual state of the city address to the city council at the beginning of … [Read more...]
Rabb Selected as City Council President for Fourth Consecutive Term
JAMESTOWN - City Councilman Greg Rabb (At Large) will continue to serve as the president of the Jamestown City Council. That after city officials braved the cold weather Monday night to attend the swearing in ceremony of the new council as well as … [Read more...]
City Officials Reach New Contract Agreement with Police, Firefighters’ Unions
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has new contracts in place for its two public safety unions. During the final city council meeting of the year on Monday Night, Jamestown City Councilman and Finance Committee chairman Tony Dolce announced that … [Read more...]
Council Requests Assissance from Newly Created State Financial Advisory Board
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution requesting financial and operating assistance from the state. As WRFA reported on Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at the start of the year that the state would … [Read more...]
Final City Council Voting Session of 2013 is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its final meeting of the year tonight with a full agenda of itms to be voted on. Lawmakers will act on several measures, including a request to state officials allowing the city to establish … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2014 Budget that Includes 1.9 Percent Property Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - Property owners in the city of Jamestown will see their property tax payment go up by 1.9 percent for 2014. That after the Jamestown City Council Monday night approved next year’s $33.5 million spending plan by a vote of 8 to 0, with … [Read more...]
Dickey Declared Winner of Jamestown City Council Ward 3 Race
JAMESTOWN - Two new Republicans will be added to the Jamestown City Council in January, increasing the overall number to four. On Friday, Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted for the final time in the race for the city council’s Ward 3 … [Read more...]
No Official Winner Yet in City Council Ward Three Race
JAMESTOWN - After counting absentee and affidavit ballots for a city council election, the official outcome of the race has yet to be declared. On Monday, members of the Chautauqua County Board of Elections hand counted absentee, affidavit and … [Read more...]
GOP Gains One Seat on Jamestown City Council, Possibly Two
JAMESTOWN - It appears at least one Republican will be added to the Jamestown City Council, and possibly even two. In the city council’s Ward I race, Republican Brent Sheldon currently leads Tara Hall with an unofficial tally 328 to 300. While … [Read more...]
