MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with three former members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities – John Zabrodsky, Carl … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Clarification on JLDC Bylaw Issue from City Attorney, Clerk
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has received an update on the question of whether or not it would be able to make changes to the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). On Monday night City Attorney Marilyn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi February 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an explanation on the recent changes of the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Calls for Amending New JLDC Bylaws to Reflect Original Appointment Rules
JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) wants to have the Jamestown City Council amend the bylaws for the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). During Monday night's city council work session, Liuzzo said he would like to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolution to Accept Fleet Management Practices Report
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown now has a study in place that can help it better manage its 450 vehicles and heavy equipment. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the mayor to accept the final … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Criticizes, Dolce Clarifies Process for Changing JLDC Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andy Liuzzo (R-At Large) expressed his concern during Monday Night's Jamestown City Council meeting over recent revisions made to the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC), while also criticizing the … [Read more...]
New JLDC Bylaws Shift, Consolidate Board Appointment Power to Mayor
UPDATE: Liuzzo Criticizes, Dolce Clarifies Process for Changing JLDC Bylaws [Jan. 30, 2018] JAMESTOWN (Jan. 26, 2018) - The mayor of Jamestown now has more power when it comes to making appointments to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum January 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of … [Read more...]
City Resident Disappointed Over Not Being Reappointed to Agency, Despite Helping to Secure Funding
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - A city resident is letting city officials know he's upset over not being reappointed to a city agency at the start of the new year. Former Riverfront Management Council member Doug Champ said that … [Read more...]
MAST, Chamber President Congratulates New City Council, Voices Concern of Mayoral Appointments
[Editors Note: This story was revised on Jan. 12, 2018 to correct the details regarding how a member of the JLDC board of directors can be appointed, both under the original bylaws and under the new bylaws. WRFA had incorrectly stated the rules … [Read more...]