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City Challenging Claims By Police Union

March 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown administration is challenging claims about safety made by the Police Department’s union. Kendall Club PBA recently submitted a letter to the Post-Journal and made posts on social media that the city calls “misleading.” It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, City of Jamestown, Crisis Stabilization Centers, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Safety Annual Report, Kendall Club PBA, Labor Contract, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, State of the City

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – February 6, 2025

February 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses the the 2025 State of the City report with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Kim Ecklund, State of the City

Financial Concerns Top Issue in 2025 State of the City

January 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, audit, Financial Restructuring Board, Fire Ambulance, Fleet Maintenance Facility, Homeless, Kim Ecklund, State of the City

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – June 6, 2024

June 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the State of the City as well as the nearly $3 million shortfall the city is facing in this year's budget. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Kim Ecklund, State of the City

Jamestown Mayor Ecklund Releases 2024 State of the City

May 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, audit, GovPilot, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, public nuisance ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, Springbrook financial accounting and payroll software, State Aid, State of the City, vacant property ordinance

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – February 9, 2023

February 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about details of his State of the City address including discussion on cannabis, an update of the City's Zoning code, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: cannabis, Eddie Sundquist, State of the City, zoning code

[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2023 State of the City Address – February 2, 2023

February 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist delivers his 2023 State of the City Address on Monday, January 30, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, State of the City

City Council Members Say State of the City Had Positive Items, Express Concerns

February 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce thought while the Mayor's State of the City address had a lot of positive items, there were some concerns. Mayor Eddie Sundquist released his 2023 State of the City address on Monday on the city's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, cannabis, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, State of the City, Tony Dolce

Sundquist Totes ARP Funds, Investments in Public Safety in State of the City Address

January 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist toted the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and investments in public safety and infrastructure in his 2023 State of the City Address. Sundquist, delivering his address online, called the receipt of over $28 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Central Garage, Chadakoin River, Citizen Police Academy, Eddie Sundquist, Essential Air Service, gun violence, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown Police Department, rail service, school zone speed cameras, State of the City

Sundquist to Release State of the City Address

January 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be releasing his State of the City Address today. Sundquist's speech will be livestreamed at noon today on jamestownny.gov/live. A copy of his remarks will then be posted on the city's website and linked on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, State of the City

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