[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – May 5, 2022

WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the latest on American Rescue Plan funded projects, municipal broadband, cannabis and more.

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Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a "Vision Zero Campaign" to have zero fatalities…

February 1, 2022

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Mayor Sundquist Forming Task Force on Bringing Municipal Fiber Network to Jamestown

Mayor Eddie Sundquist is forming a Broadband Task Force to evaluate the potential for a municipal fiber network in Jamestown. Sundquist says there is no city in New York State that's been able to roll out a municipal fiber network to homes and businesses, "And with federal funding coming down…

April 21, 2021

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Jamestown Broadband Commission Begins Discussions on Municipal Broadband

The City of Jamestown's new Broadband Commission has begun discussions on whether to bring municipal broadband to the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said many in the city can't afford the cost of Internet, "The average cost of internet in the city is about $75 a month. And for the average…

November 4, 2022

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