Jamestown City Council learned there could be at least $170,497 in funds they need to add to the proposed 2024 budget, possibly more, at its first set of budget hearings Monday night. Council heard presentations from the departments of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2023 Jamestown Mayoral Debate – October 12, 2023
A debate for the candidates for Mayor of Jamestown featuring incumbent Democrat Eddie Sundquist and Republican and City Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund. The event took place October 12, 2023. … [Read more...]
WRFA Hosts Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Debate Tonight
WRFA will host a debate tonight for the candidates running to be Mayor of Jamestown. The debate will feature incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Republican Candidate and current City Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund. The debate … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Council Member, Mayoral Candidate Kim Ecklund’s Reaction To Proposed 2024 City Budget – October 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley gets Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican Candidate for Mayor Kim Ecklund's reaction to Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 City Budget. … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair, Republican Candidate For Mayor Expresses Little Surprise Over Proposed 2024 City Budget
The Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican candidate for Mayor is expressing little surprise over the proposed 2024 city budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented a $40.15 million spending plan that includes no tax … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding
Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]
WRFA to Present 2023 Jamestown Mayoral Debate on Oct. 12, featuring Eddie Sundquist and Kim Ecklund
A 60-minute debate featuring the two candidates for Mayor of Jamestown in the 2023 General Election: Eddie Sundquist (D, WF) and Kim Ecklund (R, C). The debate will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts inside the 3rd Floor Multimedia … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayoral Debate to Be Hosted By WRFA, Jamestown Post-Journal, Media One Group
WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting a Jamestown Mayoral Candidates Debate. The debate will feature Democratic Incumbent Eddie Sundquist and Republican candidate, and current City Council member … [Read more...]
Some City Council Member Vote Against Mayor Vehicle Lease, Citing Budget Concerns
Concerns about the 2024 budget are why some Jamestown City Council members voted against renewing a lease for the Mayor's vehicle. The resolution to renew a lease for a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Ed Shults Chevrolet for $12,204 that replaces … [Read more...]
JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]
