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...]
Jamestown Receives $1.3 Million Reimbursement From NYS Financial Restructuring Board
The City of Jamestown has received $1.3 million Reimbursement from the New York State Financial Restructuring Board. The funding is reimbursements of costs for the city for moving city retirees from city health insurance to a Medicare … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves 2026 Budget With 5.5% Tax Increase
Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2026 with a 5.5% tax increase. This tax increase is 2% less than what was initially proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund. Council passed four amendments to the executive budget. One amendment … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On 2026 Budget
Jamestown City Council members will have to decide whether to bolster the city’s rainy day fund or lower the proposed tax rate when they vote on the 2026 City Budget tonight. Council President Tony Dolce said there was a lot of discussion at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – November 6, 2025
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Appoints Kris Sellstrom As New General Manager
Kris Sellstrom has been approved to take over as General Manager of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities following current GM David Leathers' retirement. The BPU Board approved the appointment at their meeting Monday afternoon. Sellstrom is … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Present Budgets
Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]
