JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]
Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU
Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]
New President to be Appointed During First City Council Meeting of 2018
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown City Council will have its first meeting of 2018 when it convenes Monday, Jan. 8 at city hall. A highlight of the meeting will be the appointment of a new council president. The new president will replace former council … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Concerns, Opposition Voiced on Proposal to Sell BPU Wastewater Treatment Plant
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to move forward with selling the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation … [Read more...]
Resolution to Eliminate Free 2-Hour Parking Downtown will Likely be Tabled
JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
City Council Passes 2018 Budget with $947,000 in Additional State Aid
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the $35.7 million, 2018 city budget Monday night during its November voting session by a vote of 7 to 1. The vote came after councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce announced that state … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Charter Violation, Long-Term Budget Planning, Library Funding Addressed During Budget Hearing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council Monday night hosted a public hearing on the 2018 City Budget, with only three individuals on hand to share their thoughts on the $35.7 million spending plan that includes a $947,000 … [Read more...]
Weinert, Liuzzo Elected to Jamestown City Council; Ecklund, Dolce, Carrubba Win Reelection
JAMESTOWN - There will be two new members on the Jamestown City Council. In the city council at large race, the candidates who received the three highest vote totals were incumbent Kim Ecklund (R), followed by newcomers Vanessa Weinert (D) and … [Read more...]
ELECTION 2017: Jamestown City Council will See At Least One New Member, Perhaps As Many as Five
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in several elections, there’s a full slate of six candidates vying for the three Jamestown City Council at-large seats on Election Day 2017. In addition, two of the council’s six ward seats are also featuring contested … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council Ward 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the two candidates running for the Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat: - Anthony "Tony" Dolce* (R, Con, … [Read more...]
