The issue of deer over-population in the City of Jamestown has been brought up to City Council once again. Grant Briggs of Woodlawn Avenue told the Public Safety Committee that the deer are out of hand in his neighborhood, “I know there's no … [Read more...]
County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change
Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Inauguration Tonight
Democrats will take over leading Jamestown City Council as four new members are officially inaugurated tonight. The ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall. All nine council … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
City Deer Management Committee Reformed
A committee to address the deer population in Jamestown has been reformed. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce announced at the voting session Monday that Council member Joe Paterniti will chair the Deer Management Committee and be joined … [Read more...]
Deer Population Issue Could Get Another Look In City of Jamestown
The deer population issue could be getting another look in the City of Jamestown. Resident Robert Sisley, speaking at City Council's voting session Monday night, said the deer problem in his neighborhood has been getting worse, citing over 30 deer … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Defeats Eddie Sundquist To Become Mayor of Jamestown
Jamestown will have a new mayor in 2024 as Republican Kim Ecklund has defeated Democratic incumbent Mayor Eddie Sundquist in a vote of 2,413 to 2,204. Ecklund said it has been a long nine months of campaigning, "You come into it with a lot of … [Read more...]
Candidates for Mayor, City Council Face Off In Today’s General Election
Today is Election Day. In the City of Jamestown, incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist is facing Republican challenger Kim Ecklund. Sundquist is aiming at winning a second term. Ecklund has served as a City Council At Large member for … [Read more...]
