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Jamestown City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget

December 13, 2022 By WRFA 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 Comptroller to Leave Position Just Five Months After Taking Job

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Comptroller John Sellstrom will be resigning less than six months after taking the job. City Council had approved the appointment of Sellstrom in July following the resignation of Ryan Thompson as Comptroller. Thompson left the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Catherine Maycock, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, John Sellstrom, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson

Jamestown Salary Review Commission Appointments Finalized

September 28, 2022 By WRFA 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

City Council Approves $3 Million in ARPA Funding to Home, Business Programs, Approves Labor Day Fireworks

August 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Building and Property Infrastructure Improvements program, Crystal Surdyk, Doug Champ, Eddie Sundquist, Heather Greenfield, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Joe Bellitto, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program, Roof, Ryan Thompson, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce, Zambelli Fireworks Internationale

City Council Approves Firefighter’s Contract, Appointment of New Comptroller

July 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Eddie Sundquist, Financial Restructuring Board, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown DPW Vehicle Maintenance Building, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jeff Lehman, Joe Bellitto, John Sellstrom, Ryan Thompson, Tony Dolce

City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Annual Action Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Inc, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Noon Rotary, Jamestown Public Schools, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Rotary Club of Jamestown Community Service Fund, Ryan Thompson, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step

June 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven

Jamestown City Council to Review Proposals to Fund Tree of Heaven Eradication, Emergency Alert System

June 13, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council's work session goes on the road to Ring Elementary School tonight. Council will hold its meeting in the Ring School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with committee meetings taking place at 6:30 p.m. for Housing in the Auditorium, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Ring Elementary School, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Comptroller Resigning to Take Job in Private Sector

June 10, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

City of Jamestown Comptroller Ryan Thompson is resigning to take a job outside city government. The pre-file for the Monday, June 13 City Council work session includes a resolution to lift the hiring freeze to replace Thompson. A separate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Ryan Thompson

City Council Requesting More Info On Hiring Additional Police, Firefighters

May 17, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members are requesting more clarification on a proposal to hire new Police Officers and Firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments announced by administration and members of the City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City Council Public Safety Committee, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson, Sales Tax, Tony Dolce, Zach Altschuler

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