City debates bed tax after Lake Ontario water payment hit
Oswego officials seek new revenue after a 1 million dollar yearly bed tax payment and a 500000 dollar drop in property tax from NRg. Councilor Todd favors a 1 percent cap, mayor argues tourism and business visitors justify modest increases. Board votes 4 to 3 to seek Albany approval for a 1 percent limit.
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Hannibal Board OKs 400K capital reserve fund and buses
Hannibal board approves a 400000 capital reserve fund transfer with 100000 moved this year amid mixed feelings. The vote was 5 to 1 with Madeline Pittofi opposing. A second resolution funds two 66 passenger buses and one 30 passenger bus, with 90 percent state aid. The board also declines an internal audit for 2013-14, citing new 1500 student threshold, and notes substitute bus driver pay rise to 15 dollars per hour boosts applicants.
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Busy Oswego county elections season ahead
Elections commissioners predict a busy campaign period with Nov 5 general election ballots including justice of the Supreme Court for the Seventh Judicial District Oswego County legislators and county treasurer All city council seats in Oswego and Fulton up for re election Many town offices also contested An estimated 700 750 petitions may be filed this year Primary is Sept 10 Voters urged to learn district changes from redistricting Oswego citys 7th Ward districts reduced to three Maps voter tools and forms available at the county boe office and website 185 E Seneca St Oswego co oswego ny us boe index html
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