Oswego polling sites set for school budget vote
Oswego Oswego City School District voters decide on the 79.5 million 2016 2017 budget and two school board members. Polls run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents in Scriba or Volney vote at Scriba Fire Station 5618 Route 104E. City wards 2 4 and 6 vote at St Pauls Church 50 E Mohawk St. City wards 1 3 5 7 vote at Elim Grace Church 340 W First St. Minetto and Oswego town residents vote at Oswego Town Hall 2320 County Route 7.
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Oswego mayor and police chief host coffee hours
Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow and Police Chief Tory DeCaire will hold two informal Coffee with the Mayor and Police Chief sessions at east and west Dunkin Donuts locations. Residents can share concerns and suggestions to improve neighborhoods and safety.
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Veteran BOE president Allen seeks third term
Binghamton native and Oswego resident Allen, president of the Oswego City School District board, seeks a third term amid budget cuts. She cites PILOT revenue declines from Exelon Nine Mile Point and state aid timing as pressing financial factors driving sports and staff reductions and calls for district stability and union concessions.
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Bell District vows long range planning for 2016 budget
Bell urges a five to ten year plan to stabilize Oswego schools amid a 4 million deficit and staff cuts. He calls for district leadership staff and unions to work together on upcoming contracts and to restore afterschool programs while stressing community support and patience. Polls run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Callen Seeks Oswego School Board On Positive Change
Oswego hopeful Callen touts positivity and fresh ideas for the district. She highlights fiscally responsible planning, preserving education and extracurriculars, and stronger SUNY Oswego ties to unlock community resources.
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Hoefer vows tax restraint to curb unions in district race
Hoefer pledges no tax increases and a wage freeze to curb escalating district costs. He criticizes unions for excessive power and calls for open negotiations, a moratorium on unsustainable raises, and greater community involvement to reverse tax-base decline.
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Myer calls for open dialogue with public on BOE
Oswego area candidate Myer says distrust exists between residents and the Board of Education and pushes for more community input. He notes a $79.5 million budget proposal and seeks revenue based budgeting, stressing timely ideas and commitment. He cites union contract talks as a key near term issue and pledges to be available and honest as a board member.
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