JSDC | Government

Jamestown, ND is governed by an elected Modern Council government. Looking out for the progressive advancment of Jamestown and protection of its citizens, the City Government works hard to keep Jamestown clean, crime free, and progressive. As Mayor Charlie Kourajian says, "The City of Jamestown is proud of its past and is looking forward to a bright future. We feel we have the hometown atmosphere you will enjoy and will want to spend many hours here visiting or perhaps relocating here with your family. We have exceptionally clean air, lots of sunshine, a great quality of life, wonderful schools, tremendous recreational facilities, excellent medical care and a friendly community of 16,000 people."

CITY GOVERNMENT
Mayor Charlie Kourajian		701-252-5900	email
City Hall	102 3rd Ave SE	701-252-5900	701-252-5903 (f)
Type of Government: Modern Council

CITY POLICE

Jamestown is patrolled by a city-wide police department with 32 officers. Beyond the city limits, the Stutsman County Sheriff's Department handels all patrolling. The City Police can be reached at 701-252-1000, or 911 for emergencies.

Total Personnel: 29 Officers, 4 Civilian

Type of Patrol Service Provided Industrial

Areas Beyond Corporate Limits: County Sheriff

CITY FIRE PROTECTION

Jamestown is protected by a full-time and volunteer fire department that provides not only fire safety, but rescue service and rescue diving. The department has six full-time firemem and 31 volunteers. Beyond the city limits, a volunteer rural fure department (with cooperative city fire insurance classification) protects. The fire department can be reached at 701-252-1441, or 911 for emergencies.

Number of Personnel: 6 Full-Time; 32 Volunteers

Also Provided: Rescue Service & Rescue Divers

Fire Loss: Jan. ’01 - Dec. ’01: $255,750

Type of Fire Service Provided Industrial Areas

Beyond Corporate Limits: Volunteer Rural Fire Dept., with cooperative agreement with City

Fire Insurance Classification: In City: 4 – Adjacent: 9

ZONING

Territory Covered by Zoning Ordinances: Municipality and 1 Mile Beyond

Act Administered by: Planning Commission

Industry Regulated By: Classification Listing

Streets: 80 miles (Paved 91%, Otherwise Improved 9%)