Concerns over police staffing and use of police officers at UPMC were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Lieutenant Sam Piazza, speaking at privilege of the floor, said that 65 officers is full staffing for the … [Read more...]
Two New City Council Members Sworn In, Dolce Elected Council President
Two new council members were sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting Monday night. The new representatives are At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Ward 6 Council member Andrew Faulkner. A representative for Ward 5 … [Read more...]
New Council Members To Be Sworn In at Jamestown City Council’s Organizational Meeting
New council members will be sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting January 3. The new representatives will include At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Andrew Faulkner representing Ward 6. The Ward 5 representative is … [Read more...]
Outgoing City Council Members Recognized
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce recognized at Council's final meeting of 2021 the three Council Members whose terms are ending December 31. Dolce said when the term started January 1, 2020 with the first new mayor and administration in … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides 2 Vetoes, 4 Vetoes to Restore Over $25k in Budget Funding Stays Intact
Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Jamestown City Council won't be voting on the issue of opting out of the state law allowing businesses to sell cannabis products. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce confirmed to WRFA that despite the introduction of local law last month … [Read more...]
Tax Rate Remains Flat in Approved 2022 City of Jamestown Budget
The tax rate will remain flat following Jamestown City Council passing a spending plan for 2022. Around 20 amendments were adopted that reduced the amount taken from the fund balance from $1.3 million to $643,568. Those amendments included … [Read more...]
Public Calls for More Police Support at Budget Public Hearing
Speakers at the public hearing on the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown called for more support for the Police Department. Jamestown resident Doug Champ said he has a problem with the Jamestown Police Department only … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tony Dolce and Kim Ecklund – November, 4, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke about the City of Jamestown's proposed 2022 budget with City Council President Tony Dolce and Finance Committee Chair Council Member-at-Large Kim Ecklund. … [Read more...]
It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County
It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]
