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...]
Local Law To Abolish City’s Strategic Planning And Partnership Commission Tabled
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...]
