Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – January 9, 2025
We look back now on Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's first year leading the city in the top executive position. … [Read more...]
City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School
Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]
County Health Department To Lease Space in City Hall For Lead Inspection Program
The Chautauqua County Health Department is looking to lease space in Jamestown City Hall for a lead inspection program. The terms of the lease run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. Rent would be $9,926.48 in 2025, $10,327.28 in 2026, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – December 5, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the 2025 City Budget, updates in the Fire Department, and the City's Holiday Lights Contest. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Signs 2025 Budget, Cites Concerns
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund will not issue any vetos for the 2025 Budget passed by City Council. Ecklund signed the budget Thursday which includes a 3.61% tax increase, down from the original 7.79% tax increased proposed in the Executive … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes 2025 Budget With 3.6% Tax Increase
Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2025 with a 3.6% tax increase. This tax increase is half of what was initially proposed in Mayor Kim Ecklund's executive budget. Council passed nine amendments to the executive budget. Those … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2025 Budget Tonight
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2025 City Budget tonight. The initial executive budget proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund totaled $43,315,323 and included a 7.79% tax increase. The City Council Finance Committee will propose a number of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – November 7, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2025 budget, gives an update on the city roof project, and more. … [Read more...]
City Deploys Second Ambulance
The City of Jamestown's second ambulance has been officially deployed. In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of … [Read more...]
