Jamestown City Comptroller John Sellstrom will be resigning less than six months after taking the job. City Council had approved the appointment of Sellstrom in July following the resignation of Ryan Thompson as Comptroller. Thompson left the … [Read more...]
Shared Grant Writer Brings in Over $11 Million to City, Jamestown Community College
The shared grant position for the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College has brought in over $11 million in funds. An update on grants was provided to the City Council Finance Committee on Monday night. Of the 38 grants that Grant … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s 3rd Quarter Sales Tax Down 2.1% From 2021
City of Jamestown sales tax receipts are down 2.1% for the third quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter in 2021. Jamestown received $2,206,455, which is $48,207 less than in 2021. Currently, the city has received 74.7% of its budgeted … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3.75 Million in ARP Funded Programs
Jamestown City Council has approved using $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for several programs, including funding the Chautauqua County Land Bank. The proposals that had been on Council members' desks for several months included … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law
American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 3, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist answers questions about his proposed 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan monies, and gives an update on how the homelessness issue is being dealt with in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase
Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]
