- City of Jamestown Announces Tactical Grant Award for Police Department SWAT TeamJAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce that the Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding is intended to address key operational needs by improving equipment, expanding specialized training, and… Read more: City of Jamestown Announces Tactical Grant Award for Police Department SWAT Team
- City of Jamestown Announces the Appointment of Acting Fire ChiefJAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Roush as Acting Fire Chief of the Jamestown Fire Department, effective immediately. Chief Roush brings nearly two decades of dedicated service, experience, and leadership to this role. Since joining the Jamestown Fire Department in February 2007,… Read more: City of Jamestown Announces the Appointment of Acting Fire Chief
- City of Jamestown Announces Appointment of New Police ChiefJAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Scott Forster as Chief of Police for the Jamestown Police Department. Chief Forster brings 16 years of dedicated service to the Jamestown Police Department (JPD). He was originally hired as a Police Officer on May 13,… Read more: City of Jamestown Announces Appointment of New Police Chief
- Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hops Back to Allen Park Soccer Fields on March 28thJAMESTOWN, NY – March 4, 2026 – The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department is delighted to announce the return of a beloved springtime tradition. The 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Allen Park Soccer Fields. Open to children 12 years of… Read more: Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hops Back to Allen Park Soccer Fields on March 28th
- City of Jamestown Awarded $250,000 State Grant to Advance Housing Development & Address BlightJAMESTOWN, NY – March 5, 2026 – The City of Jamestown has been awarded a $250,000 Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant through the New York State Homes & Community Renewal Pro-Housing Communities Program, a significant investment that will support the City’s ongoing efforts to expand housing opportunities, address blight, and prepare key properties for redevelopment.… Read more: City of Jamestown Awarded $250,000 State Grant to Advance Housing Development & Address Blight
- City of Jamestown Invites Community to Annual Turn the River Green CelebrationJAMESTOWN, NY – March 4, 2026 – The City of Jamestown, in collaboration with Collaborative Children’s Solutions, is excited to announce its upcoming Turn the River Green celebration on Saturday, March 14, at the Riverwalk near Jamestown Area Medical Associates (JAMA). Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m., featuring music and family-friendly activities along the Riverwalk.… Read more: City of Jamestown Invites Community to Annual Turn the River Green Celebration
- City of Jamestown Debuts Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Corporate Documentary & CommercialJAMESTOWN, NY – The City of Jamestown proudly announces the release of its Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Corporate Documentary & Commercial, a major visual storytelling initiative designed to showcase why Jamestown is a compelling place to live, work, invest, and grow. Nearly a year in the making, this project extends beyond a conventional documentary or… Read more: City of Jamestown Debuts Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Corporate Documentary & Commercial
- Mayor Ecklund Delivers 2026 State of the City Address Emphasizing Fiscal Discipline, Core Services, and Long-Term StabilityJAMESTOWN, NY – Mayor Kimberly A. Ecklund delivered her 2026 State of the City address to the Jamestown City Council on February 6, presenting a comprehensive assessment of the City’s progress over the past year and the fiscal realities shaping Jamestown’s path forward. The report documents steady business activity, targeted infrastructure investment, neighborhood revitalization efforts,… Read more: Mayor Ecklund Delivers 2026 State of the City Address Emphasizing Fiscal Discipline, Core Services, and Long-Term Stability
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- City of Jamestown Announces Tactical Grant Award for Police Department SWAT Team
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May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.
Committee Meeting Schedule:
- Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
- Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
- Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
- Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.
Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.
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May 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.
Committee Meeting Schedule:
- Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
- Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
- Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
- Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.
Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.