WRFA spoke with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about her State of the City address, the possible increase in temporary aid from New York State, updates on lead rehabilitation efforts, and more. … [Read more...]
Sales Tax Revenues Increase 6.27% In 2025 For City Of Jamestown
Sales tax revenues increased by 6.27% for 2025 in the City of Jamestown. The City received $8,958,708 last year compared with $8,429,794 in 2024. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says this was good news, “It's always a gamble. You know, in the … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Being Featured On ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’
The City of Jamestown is being featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." Chautauqua County had previously been featured on the same program in October 2025. Hosted by acclaimed actor, Dennis Quaid, "Viewpoint with Dennis … [Read more...]
State Budget Proposes Allocating $1.6 Million To Jamestown In Temporary Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is being allocated nearly $1.6 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2027 State Budget. Hochul announced the State will allocate an additional $150 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Focuses On City Finances In State Of The City Report
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund focused on city finances in her 2026 State of the City report. Ecklund released the report to City Council members on February 6. She said rising costs, limited revenue growth, and the expiration of one-time funding … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – February 5, 2026
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about Police Chief Tim Jackson retiring as well as a list of priorities presented to the administration and City Council by the Jamestown Justice Coalition. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – January 8, 2026
The early days of 2026 have so far brought with it a new Jamestown City Council and a revived Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for Mayor Kim Ecklund. We talk about that and her goals for the year. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Is Being Revived
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is being revived for a new chapter. A press release received from the non-government organization said that the JRC is “renewing its mission—‘We revitalize our urban landscape through strong public-private … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – December 4, 2025
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about the 2026 City budget, a reimbursement from New York State, and the City’s application to the state to try to win another $10 million in funding from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. … [Read more...]
