It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
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...]
Residents Bring Quality Of Life Concerns To City Council Committees
Residents brought quality of life concerns to Jamestown City Council members Monday night. Three women from the Lincoln Street and East Seventh Street area spoke before both the Housing and Public Safety Committees about their concerns about how … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Businesses Approved Loans By JLDC
Two Jamestown businesses have been approved for loans from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Ramsay Agriculture was approved a $250,000 loan at 4% interest for 10 years. The funding is going toward stabilizing 41 Winsor Street. The … [Read more...]
Six Neighborhoods Named As ‘Pilot Residential Districts’ Under Zoning Proposal
Six areas of the City of Jamestown would be designated “Pilot Residential Districts” under a proposal that changes zoning to allow for infill housing. Jamestown City Council learned more about the proposal at their work session Monday … [Read more...]
Vehicles Violating Noise Ordinance Face Towing After 3 Tickets
Motorists who violate Jamestown’s noise ordinance three times can now face having their vehicle towed by the City. Jamestown City Council passed the update to the City’s Noise ordinance Monday night that adds language to allow Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
City Council Members Call For Law Enforcement Consolidations
Jamestown City Council members are calling for consolidations of local police departments. Council member at large Jeff Russell urged municipalities to begin consolidation efforts following the approval of the City of Jamestown and Kendall Club … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Proposed Law To Remove Residency Requirements For Dept. Heads
Jamestown City Council members discussed a proposed local law that would remove the residency requirement for Department Heads. The law, proposed by Council member Bill Reynolds, would amend the City Charter to allow appointees who are qualified … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
City Council Defeats Resolution Reallocating Funds To Remediate Gateway Lofts Project Site
Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
