Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]
City Deploys Second Ambulance
The City of Jamestown's second ambulance has been officially deployed. In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of … [Read more...]
Past Budgeting Issues Lead To 7.79% Tax Increase in Proposed 2025 City Budget
Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Four New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has approved hiring four new firefighters. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said they still are looking for two additional firefighters, "We successfully recruited six of the eight that Council approved last year under the SAFER … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Busti Fire Working On Shared Services Agreement For EMS Calls
The City of Jamestown and Busti Fire Department are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented to the Public Safety Committee on the agreement, saying that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Eight New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has unanimously voted to lift a hiring freeze to hire eight new firefighters. The decision after two months of discussions drew applause from an audience mostly made up of members of the Jamestown Fire Department at Monday's … [Read more...]
City Council Again Tables Resolution to Hire Firefighters
Jamestown City Council once again tabled a resolution to hire eight new firefighters at its voting session. Council member at large Jeff Russell made the motion, citing extenuating circumstances, following a lengthy discussion before a packed … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Hiring Firefighters, Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. The positions would be partially funded through a three-year $1.8 million SAFER grant. Council learned at its last work session that the estimated costs of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Holds Lengthy Discussion on Hiring New Fire Fighters
Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Accounting Software Purchase, Continue Discussions on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will review a request to purchase new accounting software to replace the city's antiquated system. The resolution would purchase Springbrook Software using $63,986.50 of American Rescue Plan funds to replace the KVS … [Read more...]
