A City of Jamestown resident is accusing the City for targeting him after his property received multiple housing code violations. Eighth Street resident Tom Andolora, speaking at City Council Monday, claimed Mayor Kim Ecklund and Director of … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
Citizens Plead For City, Local Organizations To Work Together On Homelessness Issues
Citizens are pleading with the City and local organizations to work together on the issue of homelessness. Over a handful of people spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night on the issue, including Merry William-Diers of Jamestown who said … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week
Chautauqua County is recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week. Local officials and the CHQ Together We Can Coalition gathered in Dunkirk Monday to raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery services. Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation
Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – August 8, 2024
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about the Emergency Declaration over homeless encampments and more. … [Read more...]
Rental Inspection Ordinance, Food Truck Ordinance Up For Review By Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will begin final review of a rental inspection ordinance as well as review a food truck ordinance at their work session tonight. The city is proposing a rental inspection ordinance that would require rental inspections for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund July 4 & 11, 2024
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about splash pads, the Chadakoin River, the proposed Rental Inspection Ordinance, and more. … [Read more...]
City Unveils Suicide Prevention Signs on City Bridges
The City of Jamestown has unveiled suicide prevention signs on the three main bridges in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund, speaking at the western entrance to the Third Street Bridge Thursday, said suicide rates in Chautauqua County are often higher … [Read more...]
CARES Community Connection Event Set for June 17 in Jamestown
A CARES Community Connection Event will take place June 17 in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua CARES Program are sponsoring the event that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the James Prendergast … [Read more...]
