The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for vandalizing the Washington Street Bridge. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund posted on social media about the graffiti found on the pillars of the bridge … [Read more...]
Local Law To Abolish City’s Strategic Planning And Partnership Commission Tabled
A local law to abolish the City of Jamestown’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has been tabled until October. The City Council Public Safety Committee tabled the law until its October 5 committee meeting to allow for further … [Read more...]
Championship Night For Battle Of The Badges Set For Thursday
The Championship Night of the Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown will take place this Thursday. St. Susan Center has been hosting the multi-round cooking competition with the final round taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, … [Read more...]
Elliot Raimondo Out As Jamestown Corporation Counsel
Elliot Raimondo is out as Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund made the announcement to City Council Monday night. She said while a new City Attorney won’t be starting until sometime in October, the position will be … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning & Partnerships Commission
Jamestown City Council will review a local law to abolish the City’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission at its work session tonight. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund had previously said in March 2024 that she hoped to re-establish the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 3, 2026
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...]
