By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Municipal Broadband Plan Included In State’s Action Plan
The City of Jamestown has been included in a state plan for broadband. Empire State Development has included the city's plan for creating a municipally-owned broadband infrastructure in its five-year action plan. The plan, which lays out a … [Read more...]
City Council May Need To Add $170,497 in Funds To Proposed 2024 Budget
Jamestown City Council learned there could be at least $170,497 in funds they need to add to the proposed 2024 budget, possibly more, at its first set of budget hearings Monday night. Council heard presentations from the departments of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2023 Jamestown Mayoral Debate – October 12, 2023
A debate for the candidates for Mayor of Jamestown featuring incumbent Democrat Eddie Sundquist and Republican and City Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund. The event took place October 12, 2023. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Professional Firefighter’s Union Endorses Sundquist
The Jamestown Professional Firefighter's union has endorsed incumbent Democrat Eddie Sundquist for Mayor of Jamestown. This is the first union endorsement of a mayoral candidate in the city in 20 years. Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin stated … [Read more...]
WRFA Hosts Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Debate Tonight
WRFA will host a debate tonight for the candidates running to be Mayor of Jamestown. The debate will feature incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Republican Candidate and current City Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund. The debate … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Council Member, Mayoral Candidate Kim Ecklund’s Reaction To Proposed 2024 City Budget – October 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley gets Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican Candidate for Mayor Kim Ecklund's reaction to Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 City Budget. … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair, Republican Candidate For Mayor Expresses Little Surprise Over Proposed 2024 City Budget
The Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican candidate for Mayor is expressing little surprise over the proposed 2024 city budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented a $40.15 million spending plan that includes no tax … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation – October 6, 2023
WRFARadio · Community Matters - City of Jamestown Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation - October 6, 2023 Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presents his proposed 2024 Executive Budget and takes questions from the audience on Friday, October 6, 2024. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2024 Jamestown Budget Includes No Tax Increase, 1.29% Increase in Tax Levy
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 city budget includes no tax increase, two new Parks jobs, and a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The $40.15 million spending plan increases appropriations by $1.68 million. Sundquist said property tax … [Read more...]
