New Geneva City Council express optimism for 2024 | News | #citycouncil
GENEVA — It wasn’t exactly a kumbaya moment Wednesday evening, but new Ward 1 Councilor Chris Lavin sensed the 2024 version of City Council had an opportunity to take things in a new direction after a tumultuous four years under the previous lineup. He hopes constituents see a Council more concerned with getting things done, […]
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Geneva City Council to weigh censure of Bill Pealer, accused of anti-LGBTQ+ Twitter posts | News | #citycouncil
GENEVA — Last month, Ward 4 Councilor Ken Camera vowed he would offer a censure of Republican Bill Pealer Jr., the embattled councilor accused of anti-LGBTQ+ social media postings. Camera is following through on that promise. On Wednesday night, the Democrat will introduce a resolution to censure the Ward 2 Republican. The move comes after […]
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Steve Valentino to seek reelection as Geneva city mayor | News
GENEVA — The last four years haven’t been the easiest time to be the city’s mayor. However, that’s not stopping incumbent Democrat Steve Valentino from wanting to do it again. Valentino disclosed this week that he plans to run for another four-year term. “I do intend on running in this year’s election,” he said. “I […]
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Geneva City Council skeptical of scrapping winter parking program | News | #citycouncil
GENEVA — City Manager Amie Hendrix said the recommendation provided to Council that it scrap a program providing on-street parking overnight during the winter months, except for snow alerts, was an effort to gauge where members stood. “We wanted to bring it to you first to decide your appetite for doing this,” Hendrix told Council […]
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Laura Salamendra says Geneva City Council too large, wants at-large positions eliminated | News | #citycouncil
GENEVA — Ward 5 City Councilor Laura Salamendra says there is no need for councilors who don’t represent wards. She will ask Council at its meeting Wednesday to approve a public hearing on a local law that would amend the city charter and eliminate the two at-large council positions, thus reducing the body from nine […]
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