JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says a city employee has tested postive for COVID-19, marking the first known case of the novel coronavirus in city government city the pandemic began. Sundquist didn't disclose what department the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Councilman, Retired Police Officer, Recommends Expansion of Police Body Camera Policy
JAMESTOWN - Retired Jamestown Police Officer and current Jamestown City Councilman at large Jeffrey Russell is calling on the city to expand the police department's body camera policy to include all detectives working within the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: July 2, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: July 2, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist checks in for an interview on Community Matters and covers a variety of subjects - including … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Approves $31 Million, 110-Unit Gateway Lofts Housing Project
JAMESTOWN - The effort to convert a former factory and current community center into a 110-unit housing project has cleared a major hurdle. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, councilman Tom Nelson announced that the city Planning … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to get his thoughts on the recent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses City Government
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses City Government AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and frequent city council meeting attendee Doug Champ, who shares … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Upholds Arbitration Ruling Favoring City Police Union
ROCHESTER - A State Appellate Court in Rochester has unanimously upheld a lower court's ruling involving the arbitration decision between Jamestown police union and the city. On Friday, the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate … [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...]
