The New York Conference of Mayors isn't on board with Governor Hochul's housing proposal in her state budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while NYCOM agrees there is a huge need for new housing across the state, they're not supportive of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist on NYCOM Legislative Agenda – January 12, 2023
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist goes over the 2023 State Legislative agenda for the New York Conference of Mayors. … [Read more...]
Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda
Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [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...]
Mayors and County Executives Across New York Call for Federal Assistance to Help Cover Shortfalls Caused by COVID-19
Community leaders across New York - including Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist - are urging that the next federal stimulus bill include funding that will flow directly to the communities that have been devastated by the repercussions of the novel … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi March 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2017 winter meeting for the New York Conference of Mayors, including details on … [Read more...]
State Senate Leader, Municipal Leaders Speak Out Against Cuomo Consolidation Proposal
ALBANY - The leader of the Senate Republicans and members of the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) have come out against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to require local governments in each county to offer government consolidation plans to go … [Read more...]
