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...]
Sen. Borrello Presented With Awards by Ambassador Sanon
State Senator George Borrello has been presented with a Global Distinguished Leadership Award and other awards from Ambassador Sanon. Ambassador Hugues Sanon, representing the Council for Justice, Equality and Peace (COJEP International), … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes $40.15 Million Budget, No Tax Increase
Jamestown City Council has approved a $40.15 million 2024 budget that includes no tax increase. Council unanimously approved 15 amendments that included eliminating the purchase of an unmarked police vehicle for $41,870, reducing a sidewalk repair … [Read more...]
Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally
A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2024 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2024 budget tonight. Any amendments to the proposed $40.15 million executive budget will be made under new business of the voting session. Mayor Eddie Sundquist proposed a budget with no tax increase and … [Read more...]
Local Officials React to News of Lutheran Nursing Home Closing
Local officials are reacting to the news of Lutheran's closing of the nursing home and rehab program. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sent out a statement saying, "I’m saddened to learn of today’s news and sympathize with our seniors and all … [Read more...]
The City of Jamestown Closes Out 2022 With A Nearly $1 Million Surplus
The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 with nearly $1 million in surplus funds. Former Comptroller Joe Bellitto presented the unaudited 2022 year end financial summary to City Council at its work session Monday night. View City of Jamestown 2022 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 9, 2023
WRFA speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the 2023 election results, city budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Temporary Cannabis Outlet Opens In Downtown Jamestown
A temporary outlet selling cannabis products has set up shop in downtown Jamestown until the end of December. Herbal IQ of Buffalo has opened at 320 North Main Street after its request to hold a cannabis growers showcase was approved by the State … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Defeats Eddie Sundquist To Become Mayor of Jamestown
Jamestown will have a new mayor in 2024 as Republican Kim Ecklund has defeated Democratic incumbent Mayor Eddie Sundquist in a vote of 2,413 to 2,204. Ecklund said it has been a long nine months of campaigning, "You come into it with a lot of … [Read more...]