The City of Jamestown is looking for its fifth comptroller in three years. Catherine Maycock, who was hired as the Deputy Comptroller in Fall 2022, became the interim Comptroller in December 2022 following John Sellstrom's … [Read more...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
Roseland, Willard Park Improvements Among ARP-Funded Projects Given Initial Greenlight by City Council Committees
Several ARP-funded parks projects have been given the go-ahead in committee by Jamestown City Council. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented to Council about projects that would utilize $221,000 of American Rescue Plan funds. Stone said the … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear Proposal to Use $721,000 in ARP Funds for Parks Projects, Including Two Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on $721,000 worth of American Rescue Plan funded parks projects that include two Splash Pads at its work session tonight. Resolutions pre-filed include $500,000 toward the construction of splash pads … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Says City Looking Into Possible Conflicts of Interest Law Violations with ARPA Awards
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Plan to Use $1.277 Million in HUD Funds for Rental Rehabilitation Program
Jamestown City Council approved a plan to use $1.277 million for a rental rehabilitation program. The funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are to be used for homelessness assistance and assistance to other vulnerable … [Read more...]
City Council Tables ARP Business Grant Requests
Jamestown City Council tabled three business grant requests for American Rescue Plan funding, citing the need for more information. The three resolutions that appeared under new business had been passed on February 15 by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election
The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]
