Syracuse Common Council

The Syracuse Common Council approved a city budget that relies slightly less on reserves, trims spending in some areas, but invest more into parks and housing. Mayor Sharon Owens praised the agreement.

Mayor Sharon Owens presented the spending plan to councilors Wednesday, though her administration has been meeting with councilors regularly over the past several weeks.

The city ended its contract with Flock Group over concerns the company was sharing information with federal immigration officials.

Community members can submit feedback on the draft plan through April 21 before leaders revise it and send it to the Common Council.

A coalition of groups want councilors to adopt a resolution prohibiting contracts with companies that profit from federal immigration enforcement.

Former Common Councilor President Helen Hudson is filling a seat after being approved in a six to two vote.

Several people were trying to sway councilors to vote against a contract to purchase license plate readers.

President Helen Hudson, 2nd district councilor Pat Hogan, and councilor-at-large Amir Gethers aren't returning next year.

At-large-elect Hanah Ehrenreich and second district councilor-elect Donna Moore ran unopposed in November.

Syracuse common councilors approved the $5.7 million project to turn a portion of Dunk & Bright’s furniture showroom into the Syracuse Fire Department’s main garage.