Jamestown City Council has received a new prioritized list from City Departments on how they wish to spend American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said when it comes to the new list ranking departments' top priorities, the Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Fee Increases, CARTS Grant, ARP Spending
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday night on increasing landfill and transfer station user fees, a $1.5 million grant for CARTS, as well as several amendments for American Rescue Plan funded projects. The Legislature also will … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
City Council to Review ARP Funding Master Plan, Resolutions Adding New Positions
Jamestown City Council will review a revised resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funding Master Plan as well as resolutions to add two new positions using ARP monies. Council will review the allocations recommended for … [Read more...]
African American Community Members Request Community Navigator Be Added by JPS
Community members asked the Jamestown School Board to consider adding a Community Navigator for the African American Community. The Jamestown Public Schools District used American Rescue Plan funds to hire two Community Navigators for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
JPD Officers Appeal to Council For More ARP Funds
Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]
City Council to Discuss American Rescue Plan Capital Projects
Jamestown City Council will continue discussions on which capital projects should receive American Rescue Plan funding tonight. There are $3.7 million in ARP Lost Recovery funds to be allocated. Public comments over the last month have included … [Read more...]
Tax Rate Remains Flat in Approved 2022 City of Jamestown Budget
The tax rate will remain flat following Jamestown City Council passing a spending plan for 2022. Around 20 amendments were adopted that reduced the amount taken from the fund balance from $1.3 million to $643,568. Those amendments included … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Budget, Introduce Marijuana Opt-Out Law
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2022 budget tonight and also introduce an opt out law regarding marijuana dispensaries and consumption establishments. The opt out law was filed under new business and will likely be tabled in order for it … [Read more...]
Public Calls for More Police Support at Budget Public Hearing
Speakers at the public hearing on the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown called for more support for the Police Department. Jamestown resident Doug Champ said he has a problem with the Jamestown Police Department only … [Read more...]
