JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a $36 million 2021 budget, but the vote only came after 17 different amendments were considered - with all but one being approved. During Monday night's virtual council meeting, the council … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce Discusses 2021 City Budget
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Tony Dolce Discusses 2021 City Budget WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to preview the 2021 budget that will be voted on Monday night, Nov. 30, 2021. Dolce talks about pulling … [Read more...]
City Council Pulls Proposal to Switch Retiree Insurance Provider
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has nixed the idea of switching retired city employees over to a new healthcare provider in an effort to save $1.1 million in the 2021 city budget. The council held a virtual budget work session on Monday … [Read more...]
City Council Reluctant to Permit Limited Bow Hunting in City to Help Control Deer Population
It doesn't appear the effort to allow limited bow hunting on city-owned property in Jamestown will be moving forward anytime soon. The Jamestown City Council held a work session Monday night and part of the meeting focused on a proposal that would … [Read more...]
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Details on Proposal to Remove Downtown Free Parking Zone
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council on Monday Night learned more of the details on a proposal to remove an estimated 150 free parking spots in downtown Jamestown. Newly hired city planner Ellen Shadle gave a presentation on downtown parking to … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Won’t Set Hours for Trick or Treating
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown City Council president Tony Dolce announced Monday night that the city Council will not take any action regarding trick or treating in Jamestown this coming Halloween. That includes not setting any hours for trick or … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce, Sept. 24, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce, Sept. 24, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council president Tony Dolce on Sept. 24, 2020 to get an update on several items that have been discussed … [Read more...]
Sundquist Calls on City Government to be More Inclusive, Calls for Removal of Policies that Favor White Residents
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist says he is focused on bringing more diversity to city hall and is calling on the community to make that a reality. On Sunday during a Community Justice rally in Dow Park, Sundquist spent about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to get his thoughts on the recent … [Read more...]
