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...]
City Council Approves $3 Million in ARPA Funding to Home, Business Programs, Approves Labor Day Fireworks
Jamestown City Council has approved allocating another $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Firefighter’s Contract, Appointment of New Comptroller
Jamestown City Council has approved a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union. This is the second time Council voted on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in January. Council President Tony Dolce said … [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...]
City Council Gets Update on Financial Situation During Monday Work Session
JAMESTOWN - As governments around the world continue to deal with economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, local government across the country are also beginning to plan for the uncertainty that lies ahead. On Monday night the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Jamestown Finishes 2019 with $515,000 More in Sales Tax Revenue than Originally Budgeted
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown had another "very good" quarter for sales tax revenues during the final quarter of 2019. City Comptroller Joe Bellitto updated the Jamestown City Council this past Monday night, saying the city's … [Read more...]
Sundquist’s First Duty as Mayor: Appoint Five Department Heads and 38 Board, Commission Seats
[UPDATE (DEC 31, 2019 - 1:40 p.m.)] - The Jamestown City Council reorganization meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 1 at noon at Jamestown Community College's Scharmann Theater. New Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be sworn into office, along with the new … [Read more...]
City Council Members Push for Lowering City Property Taxes Following Budget Meeting with Library Officials
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely use recently discovered savings in the 2020 City Budget to reduce local property taxes rather than boost funding in other areas of the spending plan, including providing more aid for the James … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Third Quarter Sales Tex Revenue Reaches ‘All Time High’
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council received more positive financial news on Monday night from Comptroller Joe Bellitto. According to the latest numbers from Mayville, the city's third quarter sales tax revenue was up 6.3% over the previous … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider $357,000 Savings in Health Insurance for Next Year, 1.4% Tax Rate Reduction Possible
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has up to $357,000 in savings it could possibly use in the proposed 2020 city budget. During Monday night's work session, Mayor Sam Teresi and Comptroller Joe Bellitto announced that the city has worked out a … [Read more...]
