Jamestown City Council has tabled a resolution to hire eight firefighters using federal grant funds, citing the need for more discussion. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said while council had asked for more … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jamestown
Kim Ecklund said, "It takes a village" as she formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Jamestown. The Republican endorsed candidate, speaking before a packed room of supporters and elected officials, said this is about doing what's right, … [Read more...]
New Batteries Are On the Way for Downtown Parking Meters in Jamestown
New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Raises Questions Over Long Term Funding for Grant Funded Firefighters
Jamestown City Council members raised questions over long term funding for new firefighters from a federal grant. The City of Jamestown was awarded $1.8 million in funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election
The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Receives Republican Nomination to Run for Mayor
The City Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Kim Ecklund to run for Mayor of Jamestown. Ecklund will face Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist who announced his re-election campaign in early January. Ecklund, who has served as … [Read more...]
Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Looking for Game Sponsors
The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee is looking for sponsors for this summer's 13-15 Year Old Event at Diethrick Park. The World Series will take place August 12 though 19. This will be the 19th World Series held in Jamestown between … [Read more...]
City Council to Start Prioritizing How to Allocate Remaining $2.77 Million in ARPA Funds
Jamestown City Council will start prioritizing how to allocate the $2.77 million that remains of the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at large Kim Ecklund said $25.3 million has been allocated … [Read more...]
