The 2022 City of Jamestown audit will be presented to Jamestown City Council tonight. The report, which normally is presented in several months after the close of the previous fiscal year, was delayed in part due to the lack of a full-time City … [Read more...]
New County Legislators Sworn In, Jamestown Legislator Wilfong Named Majority Leader
Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Taxpayers Will See County Tax Increase Due to Equalization Rate Drop
City of Jamestown property tax payers will see county taxes increase this year. County Executive PJ Wendel said the $0.89 tax reduction passed in the county's 2024 budget only applies to municipalities that are at 100% evaluation, "Is that my … [Read more...]
County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building
Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s E-Scooter Program Had 4,600 Rides In First 58 Days
Jamestown City Council received an update at its work session on the new Bird Ride E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said there were 50 e-scooters and 2 e-bikes available to rent during the 58 days the pilot program ran in the … [Read more...]
City Council To Determine How to Pay for New Cameras, Lights For Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council has to determine how to pay for new cameras and lighting for the Spring and Cherry Street Parking Ramps. Council reviewed two resolutions totaling $249,680 to purchase the cameras and lights at its work session … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall
The City of Jamestown's 2024 budget may have between a $1.5 and $2.5 million shortfall. That's according to former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been reviewing the 2023 and 2024 budgets per the request of City Council Finance Chair and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – December 7, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his four years serving the city. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist To Reflect On Term On WRFA’s ‘Community Matters’
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's tenure has included everything from a Pandemic to the largest amount of direct funding to cities. Sundquist, in his monthly interview with WRFA, reflected on the last four years, saying it's been "wild." He … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Work Session Set for Dec. 4
Any vetoes to the amendments of the 2024 City Budget must be presented to Jamestown City Council tonight. However, Mayor Eddie Sundquist stated after Council approved the budget on November 27 that while he has concerns about the cuts to salary … [Read more...]