Tag: Todd Elzey
Geneva City Council delays decision on Genesee Park remediation, joining community choice aggregation program
Geneva City Council met Monday and Wednesday this week- marking the first in-person sessions since the pandemic forced most public meetings to be held remotely. Only Councilor Frank Gaglianese (At-Large) attended virtually via Zoom. Up to 20 members of the community could ... MORE
MEET THE TEAM: The Source, Todd Elzey
On the Ground With Gabe is a FingerLakes1.com blog that “takes you behind the headlines, practices, techniques and ethics of all things journalism.” Transcriber. Translator. Truth-seeker. Being a beat reporter is a lot harder than it seems, but Todd Elzey makes it ... MORE
Divided city council considers resolutions to censure Salamendra, remove Bove from police matters; Camera pushes back on in-person meetings
On Wednesday Geneva City Council’s divisions continued to be evident as they considered resolutions to Censure Councilor Laura Salamendra (Ward 5) and remove City Attorney Emil Bove, Jr. from participating in police reform and police policy issues. Council’s divisions were also highlighted ... MORE
Board of Supervisors holds hearing on delivery service fees, moves forward with occupancy tax increases
On Thursday, April 1 the Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for its regular monthly meeting. During the session, the Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed public law to limit the fees that can be charged by third-party delivery services ... MORE
Geneva rejects referendum vote request on PRB, Geneva United says they won’t pursue legal action
For nearly a year the City of Geneva struggled with enacting a Local Law to create a Police Review Board (PRB). The Geneva City Council approved Local Law 1-2021 creating the PRB on February 3, 2021. But the controversy surrounding the PRB ... MORE
Ontario supervisors approve 39 resolutions without discussion or debate at monthly meeting
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for a regular meeting on April 1, 2021. During the meeting, the Board continued its long-standing process of blocking resolutions into groups for consideration. The Board considered and unanimously approved 39 resolutions without discussion or ... MORE
During contentious meeting Geneva City Council approves police reform plan, Councilor Camera calls for dismissal of city attorney
Geneva City Council held a special meeting Wednesday, March 24 during which they approved the City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Plan. The Council also set a schedule for interviewing candidates for the Geneva Police Review Board (PRB). Wednesday’s meeting was ... MORE
Geneva City Council approves special counsel for PRB referendum
The Geneva Police Review Board fight entered a new phase Wednesday, March 10 when City Council approved a Resolution to appoint a Special Counsel to assist the City regarding a petition for a Referendum on the Police Review Board (PRB). On March ... MORE
Canandaigua approves use of pesticides at Lagoon Park, approves city-town rec program this summer
On Thursday Canandaigua City Council debated proposals to allow the use of pesticides and herbicides at Lagoon Park and to run a joint summer recreation program with the Town of Canandaigua. Council also considered resolutions to survey cemeteries, approve the City’s Police ... MORE
Geneva City Council hears ethics complaint against Salamendra, fact that it has stalled on action
At the Wednesday, March 3 meeting of Geneva City Council members heard an Ethics Board Complaint filed against Councilor Laura Salamendra (Ward 5) related to her actions at a Sunday, July 19, 2020, Back The Blue rally in Geneva. At the end ... MORE
Geneva amends left turn ordinance, moves to protect Loomis Woods as parkland
During the business portion of the Wednesday, March 3 Geneva City Council Meeting, Council held public hearings regarding the proposed sale of City-owned real estate and regarding the City’s intended application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Council also considered amending ... MORE
Geneva United trying to force PRB referendum vote
Geneva United is planning to present a Petition to Geneva City Clerk Lori Guinan Thursday, March 4, 2021, at about 11:30 a.m. The Petition calls on the City of Geneva to put the recently passed Police Review Board (PRB) Public Law out ... MORE
During annual retreat Geneva City Council sets priorities for 2021 without any plan for achieving them
Police Reform Board Not Among Council’s Top Priorities Geneva City Council set its top three 2021 priorities during its annual retreat Saturday, February 13, 2021. Although the Geneva Police Reform Board (PRB) dominated Council activities during 2020 and caused conflict amongst Councilors, ... MORE
Geneva City Council focuses on negatives at annual session: Camera calls Hancock Estabrook police reform legal work unprofessional, biased
Geneva City Manager Sage Gerling and Assistant City Manager Adam Blowers presented the City’s annual State of the City address Wednesday, February 10. Gerling and Blowers presented an upbeat message that focused on the City’s successes during a challenging 2020. Afterward, Council ... MORE
Canandaigua City Council rescinds resolution to study racetrack noise
In their second 2021 meeting on February 4, 2021, Canandaigua City Council rescinded a resolution to create a noise study related to Land of Legends Raceway and approved five new resolutions. At the January 7, 2021, Council meeting Council narrowly approved Resolution ... MORE
