JAMESTOWN - It appears at least one Republican will be added to the Jamestown City Council, and possibly even two. In the city council’s Ward I race, Republican Brent Sheldon currently leads Tara Hall with an unofficial tally 328 to 300. While … [Read more...]
City Officials Provide Answers Following Discovery of Meth Production on North Side
JAMESTOWN - A group of concerned citizens from the north side of Jamestown were at city hall Monday night to voice their concern over the recent discovery of a methamphetamine operation. The group was attending a city council work session and wanted … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Begins Budget Review
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council began to review the 2014 city budget on Monday night by meeting with representatives from city’s Department of Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Youth Services Departments. Much of the meeting, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Three Jamestown City Council Seats for Grabs in 2013 Election
JAMESTOWN - The deadline has passed for local residents who plan on running for election this coming November and it appears two current members of the Jamestown city council will not be seeking reelection. Neither councilman Steve Szwejbka (I-Ward … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Most City Council Members Say They will Run for Reelection
JAMESTOWN - Nearly every member of the Jamestown City Council will be running for reelection this year. Following last night’s city council meeting, WRFA polled city lawmakers to find out their intentions for the 2013 elections. All but one of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Marie Carrubba Appointed to Jamestown City Council
JAMESTOWN - During Monday night's Jamestown City Council meeting, the council approved the appointment of Marie Carrubba, a Democrat, as the person who will replace Vince DeJoy’s Ward IV council seat. By law, the mayor has to appoint a resident who … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council to Act on Development Director Appointment Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be meeting tonight for its monthly voting session and while it has a light and routine agenda for tonight, lawmakers will also be acting on a key appointment in mayor Sam Teresi’s administration. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Dolce to Serve as City Council’s Next Finance Committee Chair
JAMESTOWN - The president of the Jamestown City Council is reaching across the aisle to appoint the person who will serve as the panel’s next chair of the finance committee. City Council President Greg Rabb (D-At Large) said in media release that he … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Rabb, Dolce Comment on 2013 State of the City
JAMESTOWN - At least two members of the Jamestown City Council like what they heard from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi during his annual state of the city address. On Monday night the mayor outlined the accomplishments that the city achieved during 2012 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council Approves 2013 Budget
Last-minute injection of funding from BPU leads to .8 percent property tax hike JAMESTOWN - Jamestown property owners will see their taxes go up by less than one percent in 2013. That after the Jamestown City Council was able to make several key … [Read more...]