We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about economic development initiatives in the city as well as the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. … [Read more...]
Leigh Anne Jordan Appointed As Jamestown’s New City Clerk
Leigh Anne Jordan has been appointed as Jamestown’s new City Clerk. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund brought the appointment before City Council for approval Monday, August 31, 2026. Jordan is replacing Jennifer Williams who is leaving the position to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves AFSCME Contract By A 7-1 Vote
Jamestown City Council has approved a four year contract with City Public Works union employees by a vote of 7 to 1. The contract between the City of Jamestown and Local 418 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matter – Kim Ecklund – August 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund shares thoughts on the passing of City Council member Tony Dolce while also giving us an update on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Ward 2 Appointment
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to fill the Ward 2 seat left vacant following the death of Council Member Tony Dolce. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has chosen Republican Bryan Bigelow to fill Dolce’s seat until the Special Election is held … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Required To Fill Ward 2 Seat Ahead Of November Elections
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat ahead of November General Elections. Mayor Kim Ecklund said under State Election Law she has 60 days from the time the seat formerly held by Tony Dolce was vacated to appoint a new … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Union Contracts For JCAA, JURA
Jamestown City Council has approved new contracts for two unions. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund said the contracts for JCAA and JURA are for three years and include raises that are in line with what the other unions have received in recent contract … [Read more...]
Long Time Jamestown City Council Member Tony Dolce Has Died
Long time City Council member Tony Dolce has died. Dolce died overnight Friday into Saturday. He had served on Jamestown City Council for more than 30 years, recently serving as Council President from 2020 to 2025. Dolce currently was chairing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – July 9, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund joins us to talk about the second round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding the city is receiving, how the newly approved Comprehensive Plan will affect how that funding is spent, as well as how the plan informs … [Read more...]
