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Red Cross Bringing ‘Sound The Alarm Day’ To Jamestown March 23

March 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The American Red Cross is bringing its "Sound The Alarm Day" to Jamestown on Saturday, March 23. The Western New York regional Red Cross selected Jamestown as the Signature City for this year’s initiative after data analyzation found that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, American Red Cross of Western New York, City of Jamestown, Kim Ecklund, Sound The Alarm Day

City Declines To Renew Bird Bike Share Contract

March 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has not renewed its contract with Bird Bike Share for the E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund said in a statement, "The scooters were entered into on a trial basis. The City reviewed the contract and opted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bird Bike Share, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Zach Altschuler

City Requests Home Rule To Make Both City Court Judge Positions Elected

March 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is again requesting home rule from New York State to make both City Court judges elected positions. Currently, the city has one elected judge, John LaMancuso, who was sworn in January 1, 2024. The other judge is appointed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, George Panebianco, Jamestown City Court, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, New York State Legislature

Total 2023 Sales Tax Revenues Fall Just Shy Of Budgeted Amount for City

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Total sales tax revenues fell short of what was budgeted in 2023 for the City of Jamestown. Mayor Kim Ecklund said fourth quarter sales tax revenues for 2023 were $2,099,540 with total revenues for 2023 at $8,522,825. She said that represents a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, City of Jamestown, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax

Fund Balance Numbers Continue Positive Trend In City 2022 Audit

February 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Fund balance numbers continue to be positive in the City of Jamestown's 2022 audit. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. The report, which normally is presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, audit, Carl Widmer, City of Jamestown, Drescher and Malecki, Ericka Thomas, Government Finance Officers Association, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund

City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds

February 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach grant, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Kirsten Gillibrand, Stephen Neilans

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – February 8, 2024

February 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about her first 30 days in office and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Kim Ecklund

New Hires In Assessor’s Office Resulting In Cost Savings

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annie Golley, GAR Associates, Heather Young-Deyell, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown City Council, Kevin Okerlund, Kim Ecklund, Lisa Volpe, Randy Holcomb

Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, Mike Laurin, New York State Department of State, Pete Miraglia, Ralph Wallace, zoning code

City of Jamestown Deputy Comptroller Has Resigned

January 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Carol Malek, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund

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