City of Jamestown property tax payers will see county taxes increase this year. County Executive PJ Wendel said the $0.89 tax reduction passed in the county's 2024 budget only applies to municipalities that are at 100% evaluation, "Is that my … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building
Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]
City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line
Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson Reappointed
Jamestown City Council has approved the reappointment of Police Chief Tim Jackson. Jackson’s contract will run for two years, expiring December 31, 2025. He was initially appointed in November 2020 to fill the contract of former Police Chief … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Affordable Connectivity Program Presentation – December 14, 2023
The City of Jamestown Digital Equity and Communications Coordinator Stephen Neilans presented to Jamestown City Council on December 11, 2023 about a program is helping make broadband more affordable in the city. … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Resolution To Purchase Splash Pad Equipment For Jackson-Taylor Park
Jamestown City Council will be voting on a resolution to purchase Splash Pad equipment for Jackson-Taylor Park. The resolution under new business would purchase the equipment from Aquatix by Landscape Structures for $169,676 using American Rescue … [Read more...]
Mayor-Elect Ecklund Is Working On Transition Plans
Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund is deep into her transition plans to take over leading the City of Jamestown in the new year. Ecklund said as of December 12, she has retired after 34 years from her position with eSolutions Furniture, formerly known as … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s E-Scooter Program Had 4,600 Rides In First 58 Days
Jamestown City Council received an update at its work session on the new Bird Ride E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said there were 50 e-scooters and 2 e-bikes available to rent during the 58 days the pilot program ran in the … [Read more...]
City Council To Determine How to Pay for New Cameras, Lights For Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council has to determine how to pay for new cameras and lighting for the Spring and Cherry Street Parking Ramps. Council reviewed two resolutions totaling $249,680 to purchase the cameras and lights at its work session … [Read more...]
