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Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Empire Development, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jay Schultz

2022 Accomplishment Presented to Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board received a report on accomplishments for 2022. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the JURA board on the list. She said there were 1,125 code enforcement and zoning inspections done in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Code Blue emergency shelter, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, housing code enforcement, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing

March 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Haskins, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

City of Jamestown Looking for its Fifth Comptroller Since 2020

March 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Catherine Maycock, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jennifer Williams, Joe Bellitto, John Sellstrom, Ryan Thompson

JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions

December 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board has approved the agency's 2023 budget which includes two additional personnel. The $1.4 million budget includes the creation of a Compliance Manager position as well as the hiring of an additional Target … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Block Grant, Community Housing Development Organization, Compliance Manager, Crystal Surdyk, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board, JURA 2023 Budget, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has voted to override all of Mayor Eddie Sundquist's vetoes to the 2023 City Budget. The $38.68 million budget as passed by Council on November 28, 2022 will stand following the special voting session. There is no tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Bill Reynolds, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Regina Brackman, Ryan Thompson, Sales Tax

City Council to Act on Mayor’s Vetoes of 2023 City Budget

December 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote to overide the Mayor's vetoes to the 2023 Budget. The five vetoes on the voting agenda include Mayor Eddie Sundquist's veto of Council's $75,000 increase to sales tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Eddie Sundquist, Homeless, HUD, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax, Tony Dolce, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown Mayor Issues Vetoes to 2023 Budget, Restoring Cuts, Reducing Sales Tax Revenue

December 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued four vetoes on the 2023 city budget that would restore $15,100 in cuts by Council and reduce the sales tax revenue increase Council had passed. Sundquist cited a slowed increase in sales tax revenues for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jeff Russell, National League of Cities, New York Conference of Mayors, Sales Tax

Jamestown Salary Review Commission Appointments Finalized

September 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Salary Review Commission is ready to go after City Council approved the final appointments needed Monday night. Council President Tony Dolce's appointments of Pat Smeraldo, Mike Laurin, and Taje Hall were approved to serve on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Heather Greenfield, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Joe Bellitto, Mike Laurin, Pat Smeraldo, Ryan Thompson, Taje Hall, Tony Dolce

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