Jamestown City Council will resume discussions over whether to use a federal grant to hire eight full-time firefighters. The positions would be funded by a three-year $1.8 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – April 6, 2023
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Eddie Sundquist - April 6, 2023 WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about a resolution that would hire new firefighters, the latest on splash pads to be constructed, parking meters, … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Discussed Workforce Development Concerns With Representatives in Washington D.C.
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discussed workforce development concerns with representatives in Washington D.C. on a recent trip. Sundquist was in the nation's capitol for the National League of Cities' lobby day where he was able to meet with … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Splash Pads for Allen, Jackson-Taylor Parks With Engineering Study Requirement
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with two splash pads in city parks with the requirement that more engineering work be completed on Jackson-Taylor Park. Council member at Large Jeff Russell cited his concerns about Jackson-Taylor … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jamestown
Kim Ecklund said, "It takes a village" as she formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Jamestown. The Republican endorsed candidate, speaking before a packed room of supporters and elected officials, said this is about doing what's right, … [Read more...]
Appliance Fire Damages Office in Jamestown Police Department
An appliance fire damaged an office in Jamestown City Hall on Friday, March 17. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that an office in the Jamestown Police Department was heavily damaged, "And so we're in the process of cleaning … [Read more...]
New Batteries Are On the Way for Downtown Parking Meters in Jamestown
New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – March 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the issue that Jamestown Local Development Corporation members may have violated its bylaws, issues staffing city department heads, parks projects, and more. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Looking for its Fifth Comptroller Since 2020
The City of Jamestown is looking for its fifth comptroller in three years. Catherine Maycock, who was hired as the Deputy Comptroller in Fall 2022, became the interim Comptroller in December 2022 following John Sellstrom's … [Read more...]
