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Mayor, City of Jamestown

Barry Coffey

Candidate for Mayor, City of Jamestown

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Background

Barry Coffey is the longest-serving member of the Jamestown City Council.

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Documented positions

Roads & infrastructure

  • Voted to hire a firm to fix a water leak

    In January 2026 he made the motion to bring in a Cincinnati company to examine and repair a leak in one of the city's water barges; it passed unanimously.

    City of Jamestown working to address water issue

    News coverage · WJRS / Laker Country 104.9 · Jan 19, 2026 · lakercountry.com

    “The motion to contact the company about the water issue was made by council member Barry Coffey”
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Government & transparency

  • Voted against allowing alcohol sales at Jamestown's Lakefest

    The council approved alcohol sales at the June 2025 festival 3-2.

    Jamestown council votes to permit alcohol sales at Lakefest

    News coverage · WJRS / Laker Country 104.9 · Jun 20, 2025 · lakercountry.com

    “Council members Barry Coffey and Gail Robertson voted in opposition”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Barry Coffey on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.

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