JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist says he is focused on bringing more diversity to city hall and is calling on the community to make that a reality. On Sunday during a Community Justice rally in Dow Park, Sundquist spent about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
Sundquist Proclaims June as Pride Month in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist made an official proclamation on Monday declaring the month of June as Pride Month in the city of Jamestown. The proclamation (provided in its entirety below) was done to show support for the members of the … [Read more...]
City Now Accepting Applicants for Reinstated Commission on Human Rights
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - Mayor Eddie Sundquist recently announced the reintroduction of the Jamestown Commission on Human Rights. The Mayor’s Office will be taking application for appointments and will be taking into consideration the various … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Restructuring Plan During Special Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a special voting session Monday to act on Phase One of the City's Coronavirus Financial Restructuring Plan. Last week Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist released details of the plan, which … [Read more...]
Residents Gather in City Park for Second Consecutive Week for BLM Rally, Call for Public Safety Reforms
JAMESTOWN - For the second straight weekend a rally calling for the reform in law enforcement took place in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, over 250 people - the vast majority wearing masks with some trying to maintain social distancing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: June 4, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: June 4, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist talks about a series of protests that took place recently in Jamestown - one of which he … [Read more...]
Sundquist Makes Budget Amendment Recommendations in Response to COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has put together a Financial Restructuring Plan in response to financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shut down of the economy. The plan includes several adjustments to the 2020 City … [Read more...]
WNY to Enter Phase Two Starting Tuesday
BUFFALO - The country and state are both continuing to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and the careful reopening of businesses and the economy. On Monday Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the Western New York Region, which includes Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
