Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown
Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries Shut Down in Jamestown
Two illegal cannabis dispensaries were shut down in the city of Jamestown Friday. The businesses were located at 214 Fairmount Avenue and 29 North Main Street. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said in a release that the businesses had not received … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 3, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist answers questions about his proposed 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan monies, and gives an update on how the homelessness issue is being dealt with in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Broadband Commission Begins Discussions on Municipal Broadband
The City of Jamestown's new Broadband Commission has begun discussions on whether to bring municipal broadband to the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said many in the city can't afford the cost of Internet, "The average cost of internet in the city is … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants
Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]
City Puts NYS On Notice for Over Washington Street Road Reconstruction Project
Construction on Washington Street will not be completed this season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city received notice from New York State on the status of the project, "And, as a response to that, Jeff (Lehman) and his team have … [Read more...]
City Receives $194,000 HUD Grant to Deal with Homelessness
The City of Jamestown has received a $194,000 HUD grant to help deal with homelessness issues. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, in his Mayor's report to City Council, said the city will have to develop a plan for use of the funds with U.S. … [Read more...]
City Council to Begin Budget Hearings on Proposed $38.68 Million Spending Plan
Jamestown City Council will begin budget hearings tonight on Mayor Sundquist's proposed $38.68 million spending plan. Council will hear budget presentations by the Department of Public Works and Parks Department at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Police … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown Proposed 2023 Budget Presentation – October 13, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presents his 2023 Budget proposal on Friday, October 7, 2022. … [Read more...]
