Jamestown City Council has heard an initial proposal on a several new Small Business Assistance programs that would be funded using American Rescue Plan monies. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk outlined the programs at Monday's work session … [Read more...]
City Council Concerned Over Timing of Proposed Revaluation
Jamestown City Council members expressed concern over the timing for a proposed revaluation of properties in the City. Council heard a presentation from City Assessor Lisa Volpe on hiring GAR Associates for $285,000 to do the revaluation. The city … [Read more...]
Bill Reynolds Sworn In as Ward 5 Council Member
Bill Reynolds took the oath of office after Jamestown City Council approved his appointment as Ward 5 Council member Monday night. Reynolds replaces Grant Olson who declined to take his seat after being elected to a second term. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Appoint Ward 5 Representative
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to appoint the new Ward 5 Council member. City Council President Tony Dolce and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced that William Reynolds III will replace Republican Grant … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Proposal for Property Revaluation
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to do a revaluation of properties in the city at its work session tonight. The resolution to be presented would hire GAR Associates of Williamsville, New York for $285,000 to do the revaluation. This … [Read more...]
Seven Council Members Call Sundquist’s Remarks on Council Voting Down Firefighter Contract ‘Inflammatory’
Seven Jamestown City Council members issued a statement calling Mayor Eddie Sundquist's remarks after Council voted down the firefighter's contract "inflammatory." The five Council member who voted down the contract as well as Council Member at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Firefighter’s Union Issues Response to Contract Rejection by City Council
The Jamestown Firefighter's Union issued a response to Jamestown City Council voting down their contractual agreement. The statement from Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin raises concerns over the … [Read more...]
JPS Looking at Adding a Second School Resource Officer
Jamestown Public Schools will be looking at adding another School Resource Officer who would provide support district wide. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the current School Resource Officer assigned to the High School acts in a … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $2 Million of ARP Funds for Equipment, Projects
Jamestown City Council approved $2 million worth of projects and purchases using American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting Monday. Resolutions totaling $1.26 million to purchase equipment and vehicles for the Parks and Public Works Departments … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Votes Down Firefighters Contract, Approves Police Contract
Jamestown City Council voted down a contract with the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association in a vote of 5 to 2 at its voting session Monday. The contract covered January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 and would have included hiring four … [Read more...]
