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Oswego County Ethics Board dismisses charges against legislator

by Carol Thompson The Oswego County Ethics Board unanimously dismissed a complaint lodged against Legislator Shawn Doyle by former legislature Chairman Barry Leemann. The charges stemmed from the Town of Richland’s decision to house the town historian’s office in the Pulaski Courthouse, which is owned by the county. Doyle, the town’s historian, and other town(…)

Composition of Oswego County Ethics Board slated for discussion

by Carol Thompson The recent events in regard to an apparent ethics board leak has led to the discussion as to whether the composition of the board needs revamping. The Oswego County Legislature’s Strategic Planning and Government Committee will discuss the board when legislators meet April 23. In the meantime, some legislators are gathering information(…)

Attorney fees awarded to plaintiff in Oswego County Flow Control lawsuit

Attorney fees awarded to plaintiff in Oswego County Flow Control lawsuit

by Carol Thompson The United States District Court District of New York has placed a judgment on attorney’s fees in a civil case against the County of Oswego. The full legislature has been asked to approve the transfer of $65,214 from the appropriated fund balance to the insurance reserve. The court ordered the county to(…)