Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund is looking at reviving the long dormant Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission. The commission last met in January 2020. When asked if the commission might be brought back given that the city is starting the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council
The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Resolution to Hire Contractor For Affordable Internet Program, North Main Street Viaduct Project Proposal
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would hire a contractor to get the word out about a federal affordable internet program. The City was awarded $150,000 through the Federal Communications Commission to hire a communications … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for Local Law Raising City Council, Mayor’s Salaries
A public hearing on the local law that increases Jamestown City Council members and the Mayor's salary will take place this afternoon. The hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The … [Read more...]
City Council Approves First Salary Raises in Decades for Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council has approved the first salary increases in several decades for City Council members and the mayor. The increases were based off recommendations made by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission in December 2022. The local … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Proposed Salary Increases for City Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council will vote on a proposed salary increase for City Council members and the mayor. The Jamestown Salary Review Commission presented their recommendations for increases in December 2022. The City Charter change calls to raise … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role
Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Salary Review Commission to Look at Whether BPU Should Pay Part of Mayor’s Salary
The Jamestown Salary Review Commission is looking at options for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to pay a stipend toward an increase in the Mayor's salary. The Commission held its first meeting Tuesday to discuss salaries for the Mayor and … [Read more...]
City Resident Questions City Officials for Failing to Follow City Charter During Budget Process
JAMESTOWN - A city resident took Jamestown officials to task earlier this week for not following the rules of the city charter when it comes to dealing with the city budget. READ THE JAMESTOWN CITY CHARTER During Monday Night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]