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...]
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...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
