Jamestown City Council passed a new housing ordinance and also an update to an existing one at their March voting session. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us what the next steps are and gives updates on the Fleet Maintenance Building project. … [Read more...]
Two New Houses To Be Built in Country View Estates
Two new houses will be going up at the Country View Estates in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of Lot K to Paul and Linda Nelson for $10,000 and the sale of Lot M to Michael and Gail Espinoza for … [Read more...]
One Dead, Firefighter Injured In Senior High Rise Fire
One person has died and a firefighter was injured in the fire at the Senior High Rise on West Fifth Street in Jamestown Monday night. The Jamestown Fire Department said following an investigation, they determined the fire was caused by unattended … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund Looking To Revive Long Dormant Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – March 7, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about new housing ordinances, a shared services agreement with the Busti Fire Department, and more. … [Read more...]
Red Cross Bringing ‘Sound The Alarm Day’ To Jamestown March 23
The American Red Cross is bringing its "Sound The Alarm Day" to Jamestown on Saturday, March 23. The Western New York regional Red Cross selected Jamestown as the Signature City for this year’s initiative after data analyzation found that … [Read more...]
City Declines To Renew Bird Bike Share Contract
The City of Jamestown has not renewed its contract with Bird Bike Share for the E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund said in a statement, "The scooters were entered into on a trial basis. The City reviewed the contract and opted to … [Read more...]
City Requests Home Rule To Make Both City Court Judge Positions Elected
The City of Jamestown is again requesting home rule from New York State to make both City Court judges elected positions. Currently, the city has one elected judge, John LaMancuso, who was sworn in January 1, 2024. The other judge is appointed … [Read more...]
Total 2023 Sales Tax Revenues Fall Just Shy Of Budgeted Amount for City
Total sales tax revenues fell short of what was budgeted in 2023 for the City of Jamestown. Mayor Kim Ecklund said fourth quarter sales tax revenues for 2023 were $2,099,540 with total revenues for 2023 at $8,522,825. She said that represents a … [Read more...]
