by Carol Thompson A few last minute adjustments to the 2013 draft budget, including the use of almost $1 million in retirement reserves, resulted in the Oswego County Legislature’s passage of a budget with no increase in the tax levy. In a bipartisan manner, the Republicans and Democrats alternated the offering of cuts until the(…)
by Carol Thompson The Oswego County Legislature will hold a special meeting and several public hearings Thursday at the Oswego County Government Office complex located in the City of Oswego. Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed 2013 budget, which is expected to come with a tax increase for property owners. The(…)
by Carol Thompson The Oswego County Legislature voted Thursday to allow the Probation Department to use a GPS tracking system and electronic bracelets to monitor criminals who are awaiting court action. The system is expected to help alleviate jail overcrowding by providing around-the-clock tracking of offenders in their homes. A contract with Sentinel Offender Services(…)
by Carol Thompson Reapportionment was a heated topic during Thursday’s meeting of the Oswego County Legislature and a former legislator wasn’t allowed to speak at a meeting held just prior to the regular session. Former legislator Barbara Brown attended the meeting of the legislature’s reapportionment committee and asked to speak. “Is anybody allowed to speak(…)
by Carol Thompson When the Oswego County Legislature meets tomorrow, a number of items will be on the floor for consideration. Sheriff Reuel “Moe” Todd has requested a budget transfer of $234,000 to replace 12 Crown Victoria patrol cars at a total cost of approximately $312,000. Todd said the request is made due to excessive(…)
by Carol Thompson The Oswego County Legislature’s standing committees have met and made cuts to the 2013 draft budget. Next on tap is a meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee that is expected to make more cuts in anticipation of lowering a proposed seven percent tax increase to zero. The Health and Human Services(…)
by Carol Thompson How much is too much? That was the question that sparked a lengthy debate during Thursday’s meeting of the Oswego County Legislature. In the end, legislators approved spending up to $1,566,341 for asbestos abatement and building renovations at the county’s Department of Social Services (DSS), located in Mexico. The vote was not(…)
by Carol Thompson Four public hearings will be held tomorrow in regard to the growing problem of bath salts. Prior to the commencement of the regular session of the Oswego County Legislature, public will be given the opportunity to speak. The first hearing to be held is for proposed county law number 3 of 2012(…)
