Tag: Auburn City Council

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 … more: How should Auburn deal with spending, services, and deficits?

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 … more: Auburn wants to take back Schine Theater: What happens next?

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 … more: Auburn City Council hears budget concerns, defends ambulance fees, and reclaims Schine

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 … more: Auburn City Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax cap override tonight

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 … more: Auburn Council renews Verizon franchise, honors Tubman pilgrimage

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 … more: Auburn Council backs lake protections, road upgrades in busy session

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 … more: Auburn faces tough choices as city works to close budget gap ahead of July deadline

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 … more: Auburn City Council moves forward on budget, property sales and infrastructure plans

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 … more: INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Dygert, Leeson talk Auburn’s budget gap (podcast)

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 … more: Auburn City Council faces $2.8M budget gap, moves toward tax cap override

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 … more: Auburn City Council to consider budget, tax cap override, and more tonight

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, … more: Auburn offers retirement incentives to help cut $2.8M deficit

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 … more: Auburn council celebrates parks and Arbor Day, approves settlements and retirement incentive

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 … more: What’s on the agenda for Thursday’s Auburn City Council meeting?

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 … more: City Council reviews Auburn PD’s budget, addresses ambulance concerns

Public safety will take center stage Thursday evening as the Auburn City Council gathers for its April 10 work session at Memorial City Hall. The meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m., will include budget … more: Auburn Council to review public safety budgets, strategic priorities Thursday

The city of Auburn is spending $125,000 to hire a tax advisory firm in hopes of securing up to $11 million in federal tax credits, according to city officials. The funding … more: Auburn invests $125K to chase up to $11M in tax credits

City officials kicked off the 2025–26 budget season Thursday with a sobering message: Auburn is facing a projected $8.6 million general fund deficit, and for the first time in years, there’s no … more: Auburn prepares for $8.6M budget shortfall, with no reserves left to fill the gap

The Auburn City Council addressed public concerns over a proposed police rescue vehicle, approved multiple fiscal resolutions, and received an early preview of the city's 2025–26 budget during a packed meeting Thursday evening. … more: Auburn City Council tackles rescue vehicle concerns, budget shortfall in busy session