The City of Jamestown is proposing to contract with a company to provide illumination of the North Main Street viaduct. The resolution would contract with Stark Tech Group for $45,712 in American Rescue Plan funds. City Council had approved … [Read more...]
Republican City Council Members Refute Public Safety Information Cited By Mayor Sundquist
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...]
City Council Approves Splash Pads for Allen, Jackson-Taylor Parks With Engineering Study Requirement
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with two splash pads in city parks with the requirement that more engineering work be completed on Jackson-Taylor Park. Council member at Large Jeff Russell cited his concerns about Jackson-Taylor … [Read more...]
City Council To Decide on Hiring 8 New Firefighters at Voting Session
Jamestown City Council will decide whether to move forward with hiring eight firefighters using federal grant funds. The City of Jamestown received $1.8 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program funds for … [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 City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
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...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on SWAT Vehicle, Voices Support
City Council members voiced support for the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle for the Jamestown Police Department. Council heard a presentation by Police Chief Tim Jackson as well as members of the SWAT team about the need for vehicle. The cost would … [Read more...]
City Council Reviews $500,000 West Third Street Redesign Project
Jamestown City Council discussed the proposal to spend $500,000 on the West Third Street redesign project at its work session Monday night. Council President Tony Dolce said there has been some confusion over the scope of the project. He said it's … [Read more...]
