Mayor Eddie Sundquist declared "Sam Elliott Day" Monday at Forte the Restaurant in downtown Jamestown, "Whereas, the staff and members of Forte the restaurant have taken it upon themselves to mark the birthday of the living screen legend, the great … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about what happens now that the public has given input on the city's proposed plan to spend $28 million dollars in recovery funds. He also talks about marijuana and how the city is … [Read more...]
Mental health, Transportation Top Concerns at Final Session on Jamestown’s Plan for ARP Funding
Mental health funding, transportation, and housing topped concerns at the final public input session on Jamestown's plan to spend $28 million in American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds. Fifty people attended the last session at Emmanuel Baptist … [Read more...]
Mental Health Funding, Recreation Opportunities Topped Public Input Session Discussion
Mental health funding and recreation opportunities topped the list of concerns and wishes at the third input session on the City of Jamestown's draft plan of how to spend over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Funds. Over 20 people attended the … [Read more...]
Full Funding Secured to Build All Phases of Riverwalk Skatepark
The City of Jamestown has announced that funding has been secured for the full build-out of the Riverwalk Skatepark. Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced an additional $480-thousand dollars in Urban Development Action Grant monies has been approved by … [Read more...]
City Honors JPD Officer Mark Conklin for Heroism in Fire Rescue
The City of Jamestown recognized Jamestown Police Officer Mark Conklin for his heroism in saving multiple lives in a house fire last week. Officer Conklin caught two people who jumped from the second story window of 116 1/2 William Street on July … [Read more...]
Dozen People Attend First Public Input Session on $28 Million American Rescue Plan Funding
Around a dozen people attended the first public input session on the City of Jamestown's proposed master plan for how to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding. Only several people spoke at the presentation, including resident … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his thoughts on the recent vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park, gun control, how the City is proposing spending some of the $28 million dollars in American Rescue … [Read more...]
Local Economic Development, Housing, Mental Health Could Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funding
Economic development, housing, and local infrastructure are all areas that will benefit from the $28 million dollars the City of Jamestown will receive in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented details of the initial … [Read more...]
City Installing Camera at Dow Park Following Vandalism Issues
The City has installed a camera in Dow Park following vandalism and theft issues surrounding the Underground Railroad Tableau. Parks Manager Dan Stone said a quote for a new camera came in at $6,195, "We're working with the Community Foundation to … [Read more...]
