Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on New Police, Firefighter Positions
Jamestown City Council will vote on hiring new police officers and firefighters at its voting session tonight. $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds would be used to fund the hiring of three police officers and four firefighters. Two of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street
The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]
City Proposes Two Home Improvement Rebate Programs
The City is proposing two additional home improvement programs that would be funded with $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds. Mayoral Executive Assistant Zach Altschuler presented a proposal to City Council members Monday night on two … [Read more...]
City Council Requesting More Info On Hiring Additional Police, Firefighters
Jamestown City Council members are requesting more clarification on a proposal to hire new Police Officers and Firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments announced by administration and members of the City Council … [Read more...]
Resolution to Hire More Police & Firefighters On City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at its work session to use $3.2 million of American Rescue Plan funds to hire three Jamestown Police officers and four Jamestown firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Investment Press Conference – May 12, 2022
This is the audio from the City of Jamestown's joint press conference on Monday, May 9, 2022 with its Public Safety Department and City Council members to announce public safety investments. … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Committee Hears Proposal to Reduce Number of Wards, At-Large Seats
The effort to redraw wards in Jamestown so they will comply with the 2020 census is moving forward. On Tuesday, the city's Reapportionment Commission held its second meeting of the year and further looked into the process of drawing ward … [Read more...]
Jamestown Officials Announce Investments in Public Safety
City of Jamestown officials announced new investments in public safety, including more police officers and firefighters in addition to purchasing a second ambulance. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the three police officers hired would be part of a new … [Read more...]
City Officials to Announce Public Safety Investments
The City of Jamestown, City Council members, Police Chief Tim Jackson, and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon are announcing investments in public safety tonight. Officials will announce investments to combat rising gun violence and to address the City’s … [Read more...]
