Jamestown City Council has approved two local laws regarding new ward boundary lines and allowing video conferencing for public meetings. Council President Tony Dolce said the video conferencing law just codifies what the city has been doing for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Asking for City Council’s Approval for School Zone Speed Camera Demonstration
The City of Jamestown is asking City Council for approval to do a school zone speed camera demonstration. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while the city still needs home rule approval from the State Legislature and the Governor to install the cameras … [Read more...]
Four Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Now Operational in Jamestown
New electric vehicle fast charging stations are operational in Jamestown as part of an effort to provide EVs more convenient charging opportunities near I-86 in the Southern Tier. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a dozen new fast chargers have … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
Jamestown City Council has voted to override all of Mayor Eddie Sundquist's vetoes to the 2023 City Budget. The $38.68 million budget as passed by Council on November 28, 2022 will stand following the special voting session. There is no tax … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – December 8, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses the 2023 City Budget as well as changes happening in city government. … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Mayor’s Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote to overide the Mayor's vetoes to the 2023 Budget. The five vetoes on the voting agenda include Mayor Eddie Sundquist's veto of Council's $75,000 increase to sales tax … [Read more...]
City Comptroller to Leave Position Just Five Months After Taking Job
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 Mayor Issues Vetoes to 2023 Budget, Restoring Cuts, Reducing Sales Tax Revenue
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued four vetoes on the 2023 city budget that would restore $15,100 in cuts by Council and reduce the sales tax revenue increase Council had passed. Sundquist cited a slowed increase in sales tax revenues for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has been elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors. Sundquist was elected to a 2-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership … [Read more...]
