There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Councilwoman and Finance Chair Kim Ecklund
WRFA public affairs director Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown City Council member Kimberly Ecklund about the effort to finalize and approve a 2023 city budget. Ecklund is not only one of three at large representatives on the city council but … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
Downtown Parking Meter Rates Proposed to Go Up
The City of Jamestown is proposing to raise downtown parking meter rates 50-cents an half hour. City Comptroller John Sellstrom told City Council that the on-street meters rates will go from 25-cents to 50-cents a half hour, for a total of $1 an … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW, Parks Director Concerned with Funding in Proposed 2023 Budget
The Jamestown DPW and Acting Parks Director is expressing concerns over under-funding or lack of funding in the proposed 2023 executive budget. Jeff Lehman presented the Public Works Department budget to Jamestown City Council Monday night along … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on SWAT Vehicle, Voices Support
City Council members voiced support for the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle for the Jamestown Police Department. Council heard a presentation by Police Chief Tim Jackson as well as members of the SWAT team about the need for vehicle. The cost would … [Read more...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
City Council Considers How to Add Funding to Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council is looking at how to increase funding to a Senior Citizen Home Improvement program while not completely removing funding for another home improvement program. Two resolutions being considered would add an additional $500,000 … [Read more...]
37th Annual World Series of Wheels Set for July 24 at Bergman Park
The 37th Annual World Series of Wheels is set to take place Saturday, July 23 at Bergman Park. The Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced the event will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 23 with a rain date of Sunday, July 24th. … [Read more...]
