The City Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Kim Ecklund to run for Mayor of Jamestown. Ecklund will face Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist who announced his re-election campaign in early January. Ecklund, who has served as … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Participation in Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program
The Jamestown School Board has approved participating in a school Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said school buses would be equipped with stop arm cameras, "Meaning, when the stop sign goes out on the side of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Awarded FEMA Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department has been awarded a grant for new radios and a new rope bailout system. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totals $284,291. City Council had approved adding $14,000 to the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Closed Out 2022 Just Over Budget for Sales Tax Revenues
The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 just over budget for revenues. In the sales tax report that will be presented to City Council tonight, the total sales tax collections for 2022 totaled $8,137,477. This is $5,943 more than what was budgeted … [Read more...]
JRC, Chautauqua Art Gallery Partnering on ArtScape Banner Project
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Park's Department to create an outdoor public art gallery in downtown Jamestown. JRC Urban Core Director Frank Besse, presenting to Jamestown City … [Read more...]
119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs
Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]
City Council to Start Prioritizing How to Allocate Remaining $2.77 Million in ARPA Funds
Jamestown City Council will start prioritizing how to allocate the $2.77 million that remains of the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at large Kim Ecklund said $25.3 million has been allocated … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear Presentation on New Downtown Banner Program
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation about a new banner program downtown at its work session tonight. Chautauqua Art Gallery owner Leslie Calimeri and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse will present their … [Read more...]
City Council Members Say State of the City Had Positive Items, Express Concerns
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce thought while the Mayor's State of the City address had a lot of positive items, there were some concerns. Mayor Eddie Sundquist released his 2023 State of the City address on Monday on the city's … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge
Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]
