Sentences with phrase «city councilors said»

Several city councilors said they voted against the new contract because the current taxi provider, Century Transportation Inc., of 1371 S. Salina St., is a city taxpayer employing city residents.

Some Syracuse city councilors said they are disappointed that COR sought help from the county, but they want to see the project move forward in any case.

Several city councilors said they have heard rumors, but no evidence that Miner would push to change the law.

«Waterfront Toronto's refusal, for what it says are «commercial reasons,» to release the text of the preliminary «agreement to agree» it signed in the fall with Sidewalk has led to accusations of excessive secrecy,» reports The Globe and Mail, which also notes that «despite briefings from Waterfront Toronto and Sidewalk executives, some city councilors say they still have little idea what Sidewalk actually intends to do — or where.»

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Councilor Rachelle Armstrong said that this period may be too long, and feared that the ban could be introduced at the expense of city businesses.

Bey said he worked hard to galvanize other city councilors in favor of the stadium and tried to convince Mayor Stephanie Miner, even though it strained their friendship.

Syracuse Common Councilor Khalid Bey said shootings in the city often happen over petty misunderstandings.

Syracuse City Councilor - at - large Jean Kessner said her city will be paying part of the estimated $ 2 billion in additional electric fees to help finance the bailCity Councilor - at - large Jean Kessner said her city will be paying part of the estimated $ 2 billion in additional electric fees to help finance the bailcity will be paying part of the estimated $ 2 billion in additional electric fees to help finance the bailout.

SIDA Chairman Bill Ryan, who is also a former city councilor and now the mayor's chief of staff, says he thought the continuous battles between the mall's ownership and the city would go away after this summer.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - City Councilor Jake Barrett held on by a 38 - vote margin to win re-election to his 1st Council District seat representing Syracuse's North Side, elections commissioners said today.

Both Hunter and Kessner said they've tried, along with district Councilor Nader Maroun, to convince other city councilors to put money in Syracuse's budget to address the growing herds.

That was a big enough figure for councilors to be concerned and call a special committee meeting, but school Superintendent Sharon Contreras wrote a letter to councilors saying the district can «effectively manage» its budget and that the land bank is a «positive force» for the city and should continue its work.

Councilor Nader Maroun says the clock on the cash starts ticking July 1, when the city's fiscal year begins.

County Legislator Linda Ervin, Common Councilor Helen Hudson, and nonprofit community organizations also will be asked to select representatives, Miner said Thursday after her State of the City Address.

Both city councilors had submitted affidavits in January, while the lawsuit was under way, saying they heard COR president Steven Aiello promise in 2012 not to seek a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, for the Inner Harbor development.

Those statements contradict earlier affidavits from three former city councilors, each of whom said COR never promised to forswear a PILOT agreement.

Several city councilors, including Pam Hunter, Jake Barrett and Kathleen Joy, said councilors asked Masterpole during his most recent annual budget meeting why he did not write more audits.

«It's an unbelievable vision for that area,» said city Councilor Pat Hogan, one of five members on the selection committee.

Syracuse Common Councilor Nadar Maroun said the city assessor has sent out about 800 letters to new property owners who would be affected by the change.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has vetoed a last - minute property tax hike the Common Council added to the city's spending plan because she says councilors didn't bring it up for public discussion first.

Democratic Councilor Khalid Bey, who sponsored the ordinance, said if a contractor is too burdened by the requirement, the city can find someone else.

Syracuse Common Councilor Jean Kessner said her city will be paying part of the estimated $ 2 billion in additional electric fees to help finance the bailout.

Several councilors criticized the city's bidding process, saying it appeared to create confusion among some of the nine companies that submitted proposals.

When city councilors asked about Jewett's contract last year during budget meetings, the mayor's office said the cost would be offset by leaving Carroll's full - time position unfilled, Maroun said.

Common Council President Van Robinson says he is doubtful a local judge wants to rule on the case, which asks that computer access be restored to councilors, their staff and the city clerk's office.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Four - term city Councilor Pat Hogan said today he is thinking about running for election next November against Mayor Stephanie Miner and will make his decision after the first of the year.

Syracuse Common Councilor Nadar Maroun said the city assessor has sent out about 800 letters to new property owners who will now get a rebate check instead of a credit on their tax bill under the STAR Rebate Program.

DeFrancisco said today he's never voted for Miner, who is in her first term as mayor and also served as a city councilor - at - large from 2002 to 2009.

With that in mind, Syracuse City Councilor Khalid Bey said he wants to see what the city's representation would look lCity Councilor Khalid Bey said he wants to see what the city's representation would look lcity's representation would look like.

Susan Boyle, a Democratic Common Councilor representing District 3, said city issues including poverty, violence and code enforcement are bipartisan problems that all councilors tackle together, regardless of party affiliation.

Bob Dougherty, a former Syracuse councilor, said city residents should keep an open mind about consolidation, because the city faces annual budget deficits of roughly $ 10 million to $ 20 million a year.

«I'm pleased to share the Land Bank's success with the Councilors and continue to discuss operational improvements,» Wright said, «The Land Bank is providing a valuable public service at a scale previously not attempted in Syracuse — maintaining abandoned properties more cost effectively than the City has been able to and returning them to productive use at a faster rate than was previously possible.

Two Syracuse Common Councilors said they are looking forward to working with Ben Walsh, who won the city's mayoral election late Tuesday night.

Some Syracuse Common Councilors say various spending items should be delayed because of the financial health of the city.

«This was poorly thought out and aimed more for popularity in terms of politics as opposed to what's best for the city,» said Democratic councilor Peter Hartnett at the time.

But former Albuquerque City Councilor Eric Griego, who helped create the system, said it's not meant to be easy.

The Land Bank currently has $ 4 million in its reserve funds — money Common Councilors have said it could use to plug the hole left by the lack of city funds.

City Councilor Pat Hogan, a Democrat who said he is thinking about running for mayor against Miner, wrote a letter to Cuomo Friday apologizing for Miner's words in the Times.

But 2nd District Councilor Pat Hogan, the minority whip, said a panel led by someone of Ravitch's stature will help the city.

«We have to do that and the people in this city are really asking all of us as councilors to address this,» Maroun said.

Republican Fifth Ward Councilor Billy Barlow says he's excited to see the city's new five percent tax cap in place.

Several city common councilors at the grid rally also said they oppose the tunnel.

The city sent McMahon, who is a former city councilor, a notice in November 2013 that said his sidewalk had been condemned.

Councilor Nader Maroun said he is not opposed to replacing vehicles for the police department, but he is concerned with how the city is going to continue paying for operations when it's projecting more than $ 16 million in a budget deficit and its fund balance is below $ 30 million.

The mayor of the city of Oswego says in general he supports Cuomo's budget plan for 2014, but the city's Common Councilors say rising costs and unfunded mandates make it hard to stay within the state's two percent tax cap.

«This couldn't be better news,» said City Councilor Rachelle Armstrong (Ward 1).

«Outside groups that are completely unfamiliar with the process we used (to endorse a candidate)... are trying to tell us what's good for us and we want no part in that,» Fulton City 5th Ward Councilor Dennis Merlino said.

Third Ward City Councilor Michael Todd says if the resolution is successful, it could also help the city address problems with the company's use of warning sirens for fishermen that are causing residents to complCity Councilor Michael Todd says if the resolution is successful, it could also help the city address problems with the company's use of warning sirens for fishermen that are causing residents to complcity address problems with the company's use of warning sirens for fishermen that are causing residents to complain.

Earlier this month, Hafner issued a related order saying Fitzpatrick can compel two city hall attorneys to testify before the grand jury about the preparation of the councilors» affidavits.

Miner said she made arguments in private to councilors that cutting overtime for firefighters would cost the city federal funding and that police overtime money couldn't simply be thrown at hiring new officers.