Mayor Eddie Sundquist said City Council will have to decide whether to opt out of allowing dispensaries or on-site consumption establishment now that New York State has legalized recreational marijuana. Under the state law, individual municipalities … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Name Regina Brackman as Ward 3 Candidate
Jamestown Democrats appear to have found a replacement candidate for the late City Council woman Vickye James. The Chautauqua County Board of elections has updated its 2021 candidates list with the inclusion of Regina Brackman as Ward 3 city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor and Council President Respond Following News of City Councilwoman’s Sudden Death
WRFA is sad to report the sudden passing of Jamestown City Council woman Vickye James (Ward 3), who died Saturday, March 27. James was first elected to the city council in November 2015 and earlier this month announced her intention to run for … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Disagrees with WRFA over Violation of Open Meeting Law
JAMESTOWN - An attorney for the city of Jamestown says there was no violation of New York Sate Open Meetings Law (NYSOML) by the Jamestown City Council's fiance committee on March 8. Earlier this week, WRFA reported that the city council violated … [Read more...]
City Receives Record-Breaking Sales Tax Revenue in 2020
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city Council received some positive financial news on Monday night when the city comptroller presented the final sales tax revenue total for 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson reported the city received $6.8 million in … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Committee Violates State Open Meeting Law While Discussing Return of Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council appears to have violated New York State Open Meetings Law this week when one of its committees met without providing public notice of the meeting, nor allowing it to be open to the public. On Monday night, … [Read more...]
