Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tony Dolce – December 29, 2022
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce offers his thoughts on 2022 at the December 19, 2022 City Council voting session. … [Read more...]
City Council President Dolce Reflects On A ‘Very Challenging’ 2022
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce said 2022 was a "very challenging year" in his year-end remarks. Dolce, speaking at the December 19 Council meeting, said deciding how to allocate the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds the city … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2 Laws on Ward Boundary Lines, Livestreaming Meetings
Jamestown City Council has approved two local laws regarding new ward boundary lines and allowing video conferencing for public meetings. Council President Tony Dolce said the video conferencing law just codifies what the city has been doing for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Salary Review Commission Recommends Raising Mayor, City Council Salaries
The Jamestown Salary Review Commission has recommended increasing City Council and the Mayor's salaries. Members of the commission presented their recommendations to City Council at its work session Monday night. Commission President Tage Hall … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Mayor’s Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote to overide the Mayor's vetoes to the 2023 Budget. The five vetoes on the voting agenda include Mayor Eddie Sundquist's veto of Council's $75,000 increase to sales tax … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3.75 Million in ARP Funded Programs
Jamestown City Council has approved using $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for several programs, including funding the Chautauqua County Land Bank. The proposals that had been on Council members' desks for several months included … [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...]
Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase
Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]
City to Hold Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk on October 29
A Halloween Trick or Treat Trail will be held on the Riverwalk this Saturday, October 29. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Council President Tony Dolce said it will be located on the Riverwalk behind the National Comedy … [Read more...]