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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Auburn City Council to vote on 5% occupancy tax, summer rec grants
The Auburn City Council will hold their June meeting tonight at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall with a packed agenda littered with key initiatives impacting tourism, infrastructure, and summer youth programs. Council to decide on ... more
Auburn City Council approves new trash contract, welcomes new city manager
The Auburn City Council approved a new three-year landfill disposal contract and welcomed new leadership in city government and public safety during its meeting on Thursday. Councilors voted unanimously to award the contract to Casella ... more
Auburn City Council approves land sale, ambulance pact
The Auburn City Council met last week to address a slate of resolutions and public concerns, including the approval of a new ambulance service agreement, land sales, and updates to various city policies and operations ... more
Auburn to vote on ambulance deal, land sale policy Thursday
The Auburn City Council will meet Thursday evening to consider several key resolutions, including a $250,000 inter-municipal agreement to provide ambulance services to the Town of Owasco and a proposed update to the city’s land ... more
Auburn wants to take back Schine Theater: What happens next?
The City of Auburn is moving forward with legal action to take ownership of the historic Schine Theater after years of delays by the current owner to advance restoration efforts. During the May 22 City ... more
How should Auburn deal with spending, services, and deficits?
As the Auburn City Council held public hearings Thursday on its proposed 2025–26 budget and a law to override the state-imposed property tax cap, residents voiced strong concerns about rising costs—particularly for garbage collection and ... more
Auburn City Council hears budget concerns, defends ambulance fees, and reclaims Schine
Public weighs in on tax cap override and budget proposal During a packed meeting Thursday night, the Auburn City Council held two formal public hearings on its proposed 2025-26 budget and a related local law ... more
Auburn City Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax cap override tonight
Auburn City Council will hold two public hearings tonight on major fiscal matters, including a proposal to exceed the state’s property tax cap and the adoption of the city’s $49 million budget for the 2025-26 ... more
Auburn Council renews Verizon franchise, honors Tubman pilgrimage
The Auburn City Council approved several resolutions on Thursday including a renewed cable franchise with Verizon New York Inc. and salary increases for housing authority staff. The meeting also featured proclamations honoring National Historic Preservation ... more
Auburn Council backs lake protections, road upgrades in busy session
The Auburn City Council tackled major infrastructure, environmental, and public safety issues during a packed session on May 8, 2025, including awarding a $784,405 contract for road improvements and reaffirming its commitment to clean water ... more
Auburn faces tough choices as city works to close budget gap ahead of July deadline
City officials in Auburn are grappling with a $2.8 million budget gap as they work to finalize the 2025-26 budget ahead of a July 1 deadline. City Manager Jeff Dygert and Comptroller Mary Beth Gleason ... more
Auburn City Council moves forward on budget, property sales and infrastructure plans
Auburn City Council advanced a series of budgetary and infrastructure measures during its May 1 meeting, while also recognizing local achievements through proclamations. Following public announcements, the Council issued proclamations for National Travel and Tourism ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Dygert, Leeson talk Auburn’s budget gap (podcast)
As the City of Auburn continues wrestling with a significant budget gap, officials recently discussed efforts to close it on an episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino. Initially facing an $8.6 million shortfall, the ... more
Auburn City Council faces $2.8M budget gap, moves toward tax cap override
Confronting a $2.8 million budget shortfall, the Auburn City Council focused heavily on fiscal strategies during its May 1, 2025, meeting, discussing possible spending cuts, utility savings, and a proposed override of the state property ... more
Auburn City Council to consider budget, tax cap override, and more tonight
Auburn City Council will meet tonight at 5 p.m. at Memorial City Hall for a business session that includes discussion on a proposed tax cap override, budget input, property sales, and multiple resolutions affecting city ... more
Auburn offers retirement incentives to help cut $2.8M deficit
Facing a $2.8 million budget shortfall, the city of Auburn is offering retirement incentives to eligible employees in hopes of reducing salary costs, according to city officials. Approved by the City Council, the plan offers ... more
Auburn council celebrates parks and Arbor Day, approves settlements and retirement incentive
The Auburn City Council recognized National Parks Week and Arbor Day, addressed parking concerns near Auburn Community Hospital, and approved two major resolutions during its meeting Thursday evening at Memorial City Hall. Mayor Jimmy Giannettino ... more
What’s on the agenda for Thursday’s Auburn City Council meeting?
The Auburn City Council will meet Thursday evening to address a range of items, including a property tax settlement involving McDonald’s Real Estate Co., the establishment of a retirement incentive program, and multiple department budget ... more
City Council reviews Auburn PD’s budget, addresses ambulance concerns
Auburn leaders heard about the city's police department’s proposed 2025–26 budget this week and met to address infrastructure updates and hear public comments. Police Chief Matt Androsko presented a $9.8 million proposed budget, reflecting a ... more
