JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi held a public hearing Monday morning on the city council’s vote to override the state tax cap for the 2017 city budget. In October, Teresi released a $35 million executive budget that increased the city’s tax … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Tax Cap Override
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a tax cap override for the 2017 city budget. Following a message of necessity from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi during Monday night's voting session, the council approved a local law that clears … [Read more...]
City Council Meets Monday to Continue Budget Review, Hold Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday in city hall. Among the items to be acted on, the council will vote on a $555,000 contract with the New York State Department of State, Division of Local Government … [Read more...]
Independent CPA Presents ‘Clean Audit’ for Jamestown’s 2015 Finances
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s 2015 finances have received a clean audit following an independent review. Local CPA John Trussalo presented his independent audit for the 2015 finances during Monday night’s Jamestown City Council work … [Read more...]
City Lawmakers Begin Budget Deliberations Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - City officials will begin the difficult task of reviewing and adjusting Jamestown’s 2017 budget when they meet Monday night in city hall. Last week mayor Sam Teresi presented his $35 million executive spending plan, which is $70,000 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Presents 2017 Budget that Contains $878,000 Deficit
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has released a 2017 budget that contains more than $878,000 more in spending than in revenue. On Tuesday afternoon Teresi presented his $35 million spending plan, which is $70,000 lower than the spending in the … [Read more...]
State Comptroller’s Office Audits City Finances, Makes Several Recommendations
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Comptroller’s Office has released an audit regarding the Financial Condition of the City of Jamestown, and it’s critical of how the city has managed its annual budget the past few years. The audit, which was posted … [Read more...]
City to Apply for State Grant to Help Renovate Former Key Bank Building
JAMESTOWN - There could be future development underway in the former Key Bank building in downtown Jamestown. Earlier this year Key Bank closed down its downtown office at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets and the property was put up … [Read more...]
Residents Voice Growing Neighborhood Concerns to City Council
JAMESTOWN - Four city residents appeared at the Jamestown City Council meeting Monday night to voice their concern over the deterioration of their neighborhood. Residents Corey Rasmussen and Frank and Victoria Knapp spoke to the council, … [Read more...]
City Council Meets Monday for Monthly Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night in City Hall. VIEW AGENDA The meeting has a light agenda. Among the items to be acted on is a $29,500 contract to with Jamestown Roofing to install a new … [Read more...]
