We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about the defeat of a resolution to reallocate funding to remediate a brownfield site by the future Gateway Lofts Project, updates on projects that help the unhoused, changes in City government, and more.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - April 3, 2025

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses union contracts, a proposed local law that would end residency requirements for some city employees, and activities planned for Memorial Day.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - May 8, 2025

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about potential cuts in federal funding, an update on homelessness in Jamestown, and summer road construction.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - June 5, 2025

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about Fourth of July safety and news about City Parks.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - July 3, 2025

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about proposed zoning changes and updates to the noise ordinance

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - August 7, 2025

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks about housing in terms of housing court and rezoning efforts in Jamestown with Mayor Kim Ecklund.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - September 4, 2025

The day before the 2026 budget presentation, we sat down with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund to talk about her proposed spending plan and other issues.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - October 9, 2025

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presents her proposed 2026 City Budget on October 8, 2025.

Community Matters - 2026 City of Jamestown Budget Presentation - October 9, 2025

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - November 6, 2025

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about the 2026 City budget, a reimbursement from New York State, and the City’s application to the state to try to win another $10 million in funding from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - December 4, 2025

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