Tag: Common Council
Syracuse’s Common Council and its initiatives, explained
Syracuse’s Common Council is the legislative body of the city, and it works with the university on projects including the Connective Corridor and the Syracuse Center of Excellence. Read More »
Syracuse rolls out bicycle sharing program
Gotcha Bike is providing the city with 150 bikes for the next two years at no cost to the city or its taxpayers. Read More »
Euclid Avenue project to include new bike lanes, parking cuts
The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Read More »
Dana Balter wins Democratic primary, moves on to challenge Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, a visiting teaching professor at Syracuse University, clinched the Democratic spot on the November ballot after months of campaigning. Read More »
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announces bid for New York governor
The two-time Syracuse mayor will challenge incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the November election. Read More »
Syracuse taxi drivers want Common Council to implement more Uber regulations
Owners of local taxi companies took issue with what they see as lax regulation of ride-sharing services at a Common Council forum on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council passes mayor’s budget with no changes
Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget adds a new class of police and firefighters and restores funding to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. Read More »
4 takeaways from Wednesday’s city council meeting
Councilors discussed a proposal to hire Syracuse University’s geography department to conduct research on high priority areas in the city. Read More »
Local activists, elected officials protest Rep. John Katko’s support of tax bill
Protesters gathered outside Katko’s office on Tax Day, the deadline for filing taxes. Read More »
Councilors express concern over Municipal Violations Bureau funding, tax collection
David DelVecchio, Syracuse’s commissioner of finance, fielded questions during a budget hearing at City Hall on Monday. Read More »
City Councilors praise Mayor Ben Walsh for transparency and focus on resident concerns
Members of the Common Council said Walsh’s open-door policy has made for a smooth transition. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s first budget proposal
Walsh has proposed spending cuts for areas of the city’s department of public works. Read More »
City councilors doubt the future of Syracuse’s land bank
The Greater Syracuse Land Bank ran a $600,000 operating deficit last year. Mayor Ben Walsh has reserved $750,000 from the city budget to keep the land bank afloat next year. Read More »
Mayor Walsh’s 1st budget proposal keeps tax rate flat, cuts department spending
The city’s projected deficit for next year is $11 million. Read More »
Here’s why Syracuse landlords don’t think a new property law will improve housing
A rental registry amendment, passed by Syracuse’s Common Council in March, will require landlords to submit to exterior and interior inspections every three years. Read More »
Residents express concerns over ReZone Syracuse during Monday forum
The forum was held at Nottingham High School and discussed the changing landscape of Syracuse businesses and residences. Read More »
Syracuse leaders are pleasantly surprised with congressional spending bill
The Community Development Block Grant program helps the city support social programs that alleviate the effects of poverty and homelessness. Read More »
Common Council passes interior inspection requirements that may affect University Hill rentals
The amendment to the rental registry requires interior inspections every two years, but code enforcement must receive a warrant from a judge to do such inspections. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill
A resolution of support was introduced by Councilor Latoya Allen, of the 4th district, during Wednesday’s council study session. Read More »
At 80, former Common Council president Van Robinson is still serving Syracuse
Van Robinson served on the Common Council as member and president for 18 years. Read More »
Syracuse officials detail remaining sidewalk snow removal ideas
Mayor Ben Walsh has made snow removal initiatives a priority in the last few months. Read More »
Walsh works to promote accountability, transparency in city government
Walsh’s accountability measures include creating an Office of Accountability, Performance and Innovation, along with streaming Common Council meetings online. Read More »
Don’t own a bike in Syracuse? You could be able to rent one by the end of the year.
Mayor Ben Walsh initially proposed the idea during his “state of the city” speech late last month. Read More »
Syracuse residents call on Common Council to address lead issues
A proposed amendment to the city’s rental registry could allow code enforcement inspectors to conduct proactive, periodic inspections every two years in some rental properties. Read More »