Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Remainder Of 2026 Budget Presentations
Jamestown City Council will hear the remaining 2026 budget presentations from city departments tonight. The departments of the Assessor, Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Development, Information Technology, and office of the Mayor will present as well … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Increased Fees
Jamestown City Council has approved increasing Department of Development fees and parking permit fees. The Department of Development permit fees had not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have increased at about a rate of 2% … [Read more...]
Electric Rates, Road Salt Driving Costs For Public Works, Parks
Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees
Jamestown City Council will vote on increasing several different fees tonight. Council will vote to increase fees under the Department of Development. Staff say permit fees have not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Present Budgets
Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Begin Budget Presentations
Department presentations on the proposed 2026 City budget start tonight with the Jamestown City Council. The Comptroller’s office as well as the Police and Fire Departments will present their budgets to council members starting at 6:00 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City Council Meet The Candidates Forum – October 16, 2025
WRFA, joined by media partners the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a forum for candidates running for Jamestown City Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025. … [Read more...]
Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation
A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 City of Jamestown Budget Raises Tax Rate 7.5%
A loss in property values combined with increases in health insurance and retirement costs has led to a 7.5% tax rate increase in Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's proposed 2026 city budget. The $45.57 million spending plan increases appropriations by … [Read more...]
