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City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s

September 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, bond, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

City Council Candidate Isaiah Rashad Steps Down From Campaign

September 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Democratic candidate for Jamestown City Council at Large Isaiah Rashad has stepped down from the race due to health issues. Rashad said in a statement to WRFA, "The reason for this decision did not come lightly, nor quickly, however. A month ago I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Alyssa Porter, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jeff Russell, Randy Daversa, Russ Bonfiglio

Some City Council Member Vote Against Mayor Vehicle Lease, Citing Budget Concerns

August 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Andrew Faulkner, Ed Shults Chevrolet, Eddie Sundquist, FEMA, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Republican City Council Members Refute Public Safety Information Cited By Mayor Sundquist

June 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Republican City Council members are refuting public safety information shared by Mayor Eddie Sundquist at the announcement of the "Safer Jamestown N.O.W." press conference. Council member at large Kim Ecklund, who is running against Sundquist in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Public Safety Report, Randy Daversa, Safer Jamestown N.O.W., Tony Dolce

City Looking at Re-Bonding For Additional Costs Related to Central Garage Project

June 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Costs for the new Central Garage project on Washington Street are currently at $3.9 million. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa provided that cost update to council at its work session Monday night. He stated at the meeting the project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Central Garage, Eddie Sundquist, Financial Restructuring Board, Jeff Lehman, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, Sam Teresi, Smart City Capital Investment Program

Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population

April 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park Ice Rink, Andrew Faulkner, Andy Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Deer Population, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Deer Management Group, Jeff Russell, Jones Memorial Park, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Randy Daversa, Tom Nelson, Town of Ellicott

Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, John I. LaMancuso, John L. LaMancuso, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert

Deer Population Discussion to Continue in City of Jamestown

October 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While a deer hunt will not take place in the city of Jamestown this year, the discussion of options to deal with deer overpopulation is back on the table. Council member at large Randy Daversa said he had met with Council member at large Jeff … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Deer Hunting, Deer Population, Halloween, Halloween Fun-Fest, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, Tony Dolce

Jamestown City Council Passes $5 Million in ARPA Projects, Feral Cat Program

April 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council passed over $5 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects, with four resolutions for economic development related initiatives failing to pass. Council members Marie Carrubba, Andrew Faulkner, Kim Ecklund, and Randy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, JCC Small Business Development Center, Jeff Russell, JURA, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, school zone speed cameras, TNVR program, Tony Dolce, Trap Neuter Vaccination and Return Program

Jamestown City Council Votes Down Firefighters Contract, Approves Police Contract

February 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council voted down a contract with the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association in a vote of 5 to 2 at its voting session Monday. The contract covered January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 and would have included hiring four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association, Jeff Russell, Kendall Club PBA, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa

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