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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 10, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presented her 2025 Executive Budget on October 8. We'll learn more about that spending plan as well as talk about some updates on the homelessness issue. … [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...]
Mayor Ecklund Says 2025 Budget Is ‘Tough’
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says the 2025 budget is a "tough one." Ecklund will present her executive budget at 4:00 p.m. today. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. At the City Council work session Monday night, … [Read more...]
JBC Donates Its Buildings To St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission
Jamestown Business College is donating its buildings to UCAN City Mission and St. Susan Center. Past JBC President David Conklin said soon after the college announced they would be closing, they were approached by St. Susan Center about purchasing … [Read more...]
Daily Alternate Parking Begins Oct. 1 But That Could Be Changed For 2025
While daily alternate parking begins at 10:00 a.m. today in the City of Jamestown, there could be changes for 2025. Jamestown Police remind residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered … [Read more...]
Fleet Maintenance Building Receives State Grant
A $1 million state grant has been secured for the Fleet Maintenance Building project on Washington Street. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund announced the administration had been able to secure the Financial Restructuring Board (FRB) funds. However, … [Read more...]
City Looks At Contracting With Collaborative Children’s Solutions To Hold Events In The City
The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 5, 2024
We follow up with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund on the latest with how the city is working on the issues of homelessness. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receiving Federal Funding for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services
The City of Jamestown is receiving federal funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the city will receive $187,672 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) … [Read more...]
