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...]
Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward
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...]
2022 Accomplishment Presented to Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board
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...]
JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing
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...]
City of Jamestown Looking for its Fifth Comptroller Since 2020
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...]
JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions
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...]
Jamestown City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
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...]
City Council to Act on Mayor’s Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
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...]
Jamestown Mayor Issues Vetoes to 2023 Budget, Restoring Cuts, Reducing Sales Tax Revenue
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...]
Jamestown Salary Review Commission Appointments Finalized
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...]
