The early days of 2026 have so far brought with it a new Jamestown City Council and a revived Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for Mayor Kim Ecklund. We talk about that and her goals for the year. … [Read more...]
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Inauguration Tonight
Democrats will take over leading Jamestown City Council as four new members are officially inaugurated tonight. The ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall. All nine council … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Presentation – December 18, 2025
Jamestown City Council learned what rates are going up as well as new fees in 2026 during a presentation from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU General Manager David Leathers led off the discussion. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown 2024 Audit Presentation – December 18, 2025
Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the 2024 audit to Jamestown City Council members on December 15, 2025. … [Read more...]
2024 Audit Finds City Of Jamestown Expenditures Exceeded Revenues
The 2024 audit for the City of Jamestown found that expenditures exceeded revenues for the past two years. Drescher and Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. Widmer said the … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request To Allocate $200,000 To Blooming Gardens Project
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to allocate $200,000 to Blooming Gardens project. The resolution allocates $200,000 in HOME Redevelopment funds to the housing project. The funds would assist CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $1.3 Million Reimbursement From NYS Financial Restructuring Board
The City of Jamestown has received $1.3 million Reimbursement from the New York State Financial Restructuring Board. The funding is reimbursements of costs for the city for moving city retirees from city health insurance to a Medicare … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Presentation On Proposed JCC Wellness Complex
Jamestown City Council will hear more about a proposed Wellness Complex at Jamestown Community College at their work session tonight. Representatives from JCC will present on the $24 million project during the full work session. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves 2026 Budget With 5.5% Tax Increase
Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2026 with a 5.5% tax increase. This tax increase is 2% less than what was initially proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund. Council passed four amendments to the executive budget. One amendment … [Read more...]
