Two grants approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that raised questions of whether the board violated its by-laws are now on hold. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo, who is also now the legal counsel for JLDC, … [Read more...]
New Downtown Parking Meters Causing Headaches for Motorists and City
The new parking meters in downtown Jamestown are causing headaches for users and city administration. Council Member at Large Jeff Russell shared at the March 6 work session that a resident contacted him about the meters not accepting change, even … [Read more...]
Majority of JLDC Board Members Have Not Received Required State Training
The vast majority of board members who serve on the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) have not received any training that's required under state law. That's according to information provided by the State Authorities Budget Office, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Says City Looking Into Possible Conflicts of Interest Law Violations with ARPA Awards
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [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...]
City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role
Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]
City Council Dealing With Confusion Over Funding for Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council members are having some confusion over how much funding was approved for the Senior Citizen Housing Improvement Incentive Program versus the actual need. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said that it was reported by … [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...]
Jamestown Mayor Issues Vetoes to 2023 Budget, Restoring Cuts, Reducing Sales Tax Revenue
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued four vetoes on the 2023 city budget that would restore $15,100 in cuts by Council and reduce the sales tax revenue increase Council had passed. Sundquist cited a slowed increase in sales tax revenues for … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes 2023 Budget with No Tax Increase, No Parking Rate Increase
There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
