There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Councilwoman and Finance Chair Kim Ecklund
WRFA public affairs director Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown City Council member Kimberly Ecklund about the effort to finalize and approve a 2023 city budget. Ecklund is not only one of three at large representatives on the city council but … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law
American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]
Downtown Parking Meter Rates Proposed to Go Up
The City of Jamestown is proposing to raise downtown parking meter rates 50-cents an half hour. City Comptroller John Sellstrom told City Council that the on-street meters rates will go from 25-cents to 50-cents a half hour, for a total of $1 an … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase
Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]
