New hires in the City of Jamestown Assessor's Office are resulting in cost savings for the City. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, updating City Council at their work session, said the new hires are a result of former Assessor Lisa Volpe's retirement … [Read more...]
Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward
An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Deputy Comptroller Has Resigned
The City of Jamestown's Deputy Comptroller has put in her resignation. Mayor Kim Ecklund announced to City Council on Monday that Carol Malek has accepted a job outside of city government and will be leaving her position at the end of this … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Restructured Following Capt. Samuelson’s Retirement
The Jamestown Police Department has some restructuring following the retirement of Captain Bob Samuelson. Samuelson retired earlier this month following 30 years of service in the department. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Samuelson graduated … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – January 11, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund gives an update on how the transition to being the city's new mayor is going. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown 2024 Inauguration – January 1, 2024
The City of Jamestown held its inauguration and 2024 City Council reorganizational meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024. … [Read more...]
New County Legislators Sworn In, Jamestown Legislator Wilfong Named Majority Leader
Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Taxpayers Will See County Tax Increase Due to Equalization Rate Drop
City of Jamestown property tax payers will see county taxes increase this year. County Executive PJ Wendel said the $0.89 tax reduction passed in the county's 2024 budget only applies to municipalities that are at 100% evaluation, "Is that my … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Sworn In As Jamestown’s 26th Mayor
Kim Ecklund has been sworn in as the City of Jamestown's 26th Mayor. The ceremony was held on Monday in City Council Chambers in City Hall. Ecklund is the first Republican woman to serve as the city's top executive. The late Carolyn Seymour, a … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
