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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Councilwoman and Finance Chair Kim Ecklund
WRFA public affairs director Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown City Council member Kimberly Ecklund about the effort to finalize and approve a 2023 city budget. Ecklund is not only one of three at large representatives on the city council but … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law
American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [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...]
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...]
Jamestown DPW, Parks Director Concerned with Funding in Proposed 2023 Budget
The Jamestown DPW and Acting Parks Director is expressing concerns over under-funding or lack of funding in the proposed 2023 executive budget. Jeff Lehman presented the Public Works Department budget to Jamestown City Council Monday night along … [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...]
