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In Our Opinion

City’s Actions On 2026 Budget Speaks Volumes

It’s obvious from the way the City Council split $786,450 in changes to the 2026 budget that council members are more concerned about the city’s fund balance than they are the city’s tax rate. Sales tax trends convinced city officials that increasing the sales tax budget by $348,857 ...

JCC’s Business Decision Has Impact On Community

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Jamestown Community College will close JCC Total Fitness to the public on Feb. 1. Many city residents likely have no idea that the little marketed service is available on the Jamestown campus. It hasn’t been well advertised, and public habits changed ...

Jackson’s Legacy Became Global Eighty Years Ago

Robert H. Jackson had already etched a lasting legacy in United States history before November 21, 1945. Up to that point Jackson - who mind you never attended college before becoming a lawyer in 1913 - had already served as general counsel for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, argued 17 cases ...

Let’s Celebrate The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

This week kicks off the busy holiday season, although, considering the many Early Black Friday sales that have enticed shoppers in recent weeks, many people no doubt wonder whether the holiday season somehow expanded to a quarter of the year, rather than having remained confined to about a ...

Pause On All-Electric Homes Mandate Is A Temporary Win

News last week that the state will pause enforcement of its All-Electric Buildings Act was cheered by many. Those cheers are warranted and, unfortunately, likely only temporary. Reducing emissions is a laudable goal. It’s good for all of us and for future generations if we emit less ...

Shrinking City Surplus Is A Symptom Of A Bigger Problem

Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over the city’s shrinking surplus. They’re right to be concerned. The city should have roughly two months’ worth of savings to be able to keep the city running in case something catastrophic happens and anticipated revenue doesn’t ...