Jamestown City Council has unanimously approved a local law that creates a Digital Services and Infrastructure Division at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. This is the sixth Division at the BPU. The new division will own, operate and … [Read more...]
Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning Commission Moves Forward
A local law to abolish the Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission is moving forward. Public Safety Chair Jeremy Engquist said that at this point he still is unsure how he’d vote on the floor. Two citizens spoke on the law during open … [Read more...]
Local Law To Abolish City’s Strategic Planning And Partnership Commission Tabled
A local law to abolish the City of Jamestown’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has been tabled until October. The City Council Public Safety Committee tabled the law until its October 5 committee meeting to allow for further … [Read more...]
City Council Members Expressing Safety Concerns Over Electric Bikes, Scooters
Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]
Bryan Bigelow Appointed To Ward 2 Seat Formerly Held By Tony Dolce
[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [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...]
Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night
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...]
Jamestown City Council Meet The Candidates Forum To Be Hosted On WRFA
WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting a Meet the Candidates for Jamestown City Council forum. The forum will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9 and will feature the following … [Read more...]
