Jamestown City Council will start prioritizing how to allocate the $2.77 million that remains of the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at large Kim Ecklund said $25.3 million has been allocated … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $248,685 Safe Street and Roads Grant
The City of Jamestown has received a $248,685 Safe Streets and Roads grant to develop a comprehensive road safety plan. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration via the Infrastructure Act … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2023 State of the City Address – February 2, 2023
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist delivers his 2023 State of the City Address on Monday, January 30, 2023. … [Read more...]
City Council Members Say State of the City Had Positive Items, Express Concerns
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce thought while the Mayor's State of the City address had a lot of positive items, there were some concerns. Mayor Eddie Sundquist released his 2023 State of the City address on Monday on the city's … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge
Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]
Sundquist Totes ARP Funds, Investments in Public Safety in State of the City Address
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist toted the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and investments in public safety and infrastructure in his 2023 State of the City Address. Sundquist, delivering his address online, called the receipt of over $28 … [Read more...]
Sundquist to Release State of the City Address
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be releasing his State of the City Address today. Sundquist's speech will be livestreamed at noon today on jamestownny.gov/live. A copy of his remarks will then be posted on the city's website and linked on … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role
Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist on NYCOM Legislative Agenda – January 12, 2023
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist goes over the 2023 State Legislative agenda for the New York Conference of Mayors. … [Read more...]
City Council Dealing With Confusion Over Funding for Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council members are having some confusion over how much funding was approved for the Senior Citizen Housing Improvement Incentive Program versus the actual need. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said that it was reported by … [Read more...]
