Jamestown will have a new mayor in 2024 as Republican Kim Ecklund has defeated Democratic incumbent Mayor Eddie Sundquist in a vote of 2,413 to 2,204. Ecklund said it has been a long nine months of campaigning, "You come into it with a lot of … [Read more...]
Candidates for Mayor, City Council Face Off In Today’s General Election
Today is Election Day. In the City of Jamestown, incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist is facing Republican challenger Kim Ecklund. Sundquist is aiming at winning a second term. Ecklund has served as a City Council At Large member for … [Read more...]
Meet The Candidates Forum Airs Live On WRFA Tonight
A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held tonight on WRFA. The event will present the candidates who are participating in contested races for the 2023 Jamestown City Council elections. Candidates who are able to participate in tonight's event … [Read more...]
City Council Candidate Isaiah Rashad Steps Down From Campaign
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...]
Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election
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...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has officially announced he is seeking re-election. Sundquist, at a campaign kick-off event at the Chop House Friday night, said there has been incredible work done over the last four years in the city and he wants … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10
The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Committee Votes to Move Forward with Six Wards Versus Five Ward Maps
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has voted to move forward with creating a six ward map for new district boundaries. Following discussion on whether to go with a five ward map as proposed by Democratic Committee City Chair Jim Walton, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
