A Jamestown City Councilmember is questioning whether the City should pass laws about short-term rentals. Council member Brent Sheldon, speaking at the Housing Committee, cited a news article he saw about Governor Kathy Hochul needing to decide to … [Read more...]
City Resident Accuses City Of Targeting His Property
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...]
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...]
New Rental Inspection Ordinance Passed by Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council has approved a new Rental Inspection ordinance aimed at improving rental housing in the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk stated at a previous Council meeting that the ordinance goes hand in hand with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Looks To Make Pilot Food Truck Program Permanent
The City of Jamestown is looking to make a pilot program for permitting food trucks in the city permanent. The food truck pilot had been initially approved by Jamestown City Council in 2020. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, speaking to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Moving Closer To Putting Rental Inspection Ordinance Into Place
The City of Jamestown is closer to putting a new rental inspection ordinance into place. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed ordinance will go hand in hand with a state public health law that will require the … [Read more...]
Lakeview Ave Residents Request More Stringent Policies For Noise Ordinance Violations
Residents of Lakeview Avenue are asking the city to create more stringent policies for noise ordinance violations. Several residents spoke at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night saying the noise issues on the street have become a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation
The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rebecca Wurster & Crystal Surdyk – April 18, 2024
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, County Planning Department, and housing-related stakeholders recently completed a County-wide Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy. We talked with County Planning Coordinator Rebecca … [Read more...]
Homeownership Unattainable for 53%, Rent Not Affordable For 40% In Chautauqua County
Over 40% of Chautauqua County households can't afford average rents in the county with 53% of households not able to afford homeownership. This data comes from a Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy recently completed by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
