A local law to abolish the City of Jamestown’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has been tabled until October. The City Council Public Safety Committee tabled the law until its October 5 committee meeting to allow for further … [Read more...]
Elliot Raimondo Out As Jamestown Corporation Counsel
Elliot Raimondo is out as Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund made the announcement to City Council Monday night. She said while a new City Attorney won’t be starting until sometime in October, the position will be … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning & Partnerships Commission
Jamestown City Council will review a local law to abolish the City’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission at its work session tonight. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund had previously said in March 2024 that she hoped to re-establish the … [Read more...]
City Council Members Expressing Safety Concerns Over Electric Bikes, Scooters
Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]
City Council To Consider Resolution To Purchase 15 New Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to purchase new bulletproof vests for the Jamestown Police Department. The staff informational report states that the SWAT Team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and … [Read more...]
C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project
C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project Engineer
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to enter into an agreement with an engineering company for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. A resolution under new business would award the project to C&S Engineers, Inc. for … [Read more...]
City Council Approves AFSCME Contract By A 7-1 Vote
Jamestown City Council has approved a four year contract with City Public Works union employees by a vote of 7 to 1. The contract between the City of Jamestown and Local 418 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) … [Read more...]
Bryan Bigelow Appointed To Ward 2 Seat Formerly Held By Tony Dolce
[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matter – Kim Ecklund – August 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund shares thoughts on the passing of City Council member Tony Dolce while also giving us an update on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. … [Read more...]
