Auburn City Council

After failing to gain state approval in 2024, Auburn city officials are reviving efforts to establish a hotel and short-term rental tax. According to The Citizen, City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing Mayor ... more

Local leaders in Auburn and Owasco have taken legal action against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) over its refusal to enact stricter water quality regulations for Owasco Lake, the primary drinking water ... more

Auburn’s City Council is pushing for sustained and increased state funding for local governments in the 2025-2026 budget. On Thursday, the council passed a resolution calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators to continue ... more

On the Nov. 12 episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino, Auburn City Councilor Terry Cuddy was in-studio at Cayuga Community College discussing a range of local issues. However, Cuddy focused on water quality, Owasco ... more

Auburn City Manager Jeff Dygert has been at the center of two significant developments at Auburn City Hall: the passage of his proposed city budget and his announcement that he will retire at the end ... more

Auburn City Council will convene Thursday for a meeting focused on a range of issues impacting the city, including a Veterans Day proclamation, major repair plans for Hoopes Park, and critical financial resolutions. The session, ... more

Auburn City Council followed through on what many expected to take place last night appointing Jennifer Haines as its first female city manager. She's dedicated more than 30 years to the city, leading the planning ... more

We're going to get an official update from leaders in Auburn, Owasco, and Cayuga County after a low level of HAB toxins were found in their drinking water. Officials had said the water was safe ... more

Auburn City Council will meet Thursday, October 3, 2024, to address key agenda items including a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and the approval of a grant application for the rehabilitation of the Lake Avenue ... more

In a work session held on September 12 the Auburn City Council reviewed a detailed presentation on the Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. The $500 million fund, backed by Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), ... more

Today on episode #508 of Inside the FLX Josh Durso is joined by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino hours before the City of Auburn and Town of Owasco held a joint press conference after the state Department ... more

On episode #503 of Inside the FLX we sat down with Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino, who shared important updates on a massive water infrastructure investment in the city, as well as zoning changes that were ... more

As Auburn seeks $2 million in grant funding to rehabilitate and develop the former Chemung Trust Building into a mixed use space with housing, the city's mayor Jimmy Giannettino says it's a great opportunity to ... more

Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino said he was disappointed when the city was ultimately denied its opportunity to move forward with a hotel tax. Now, City Council will be tasked with amending its budget after Assemblyman ... more

Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino didn't hold back when asked about the denial of the city's proposed hotel tax. The measure, which needed to be brought forward by the city's Assembly representative, was ultimately killed. Giannettino ... more

On Episode #490 of Inside the FLX we're talking with Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino about the proposed city budget, getting the latest on two key projects happening downtown, and zooming out - taking a look ... more

This past week local officials in Cayuga County gathered at the Auburn Public Theater for the annual State of the City and State of the County addresses. Offered up by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino and Cayuga ... more

On Episode #477 of Inside the FLX we get an update from Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino on the first two months of his administration. He's taking part in a new series where we talk monthly ... more

Today we continue our series previewing local elections with our second conversation with Auburn Mayoral Candidate Jimmy Giannettino. He currently serves on Auburn City Council and says that a large part of his goal is ... more

Today we continue our series spotlighting local candidates running for office across the Finger Lakes. Tim Lattimore is running for mayor in Auburn. The longtime public servant has held an array of offices and titles ... more

Retired Auburn firefighter Terry Winslow will run for Auburn City Council next year. He's the first candidate to emerge since Councilor Jimmy Giannettino announced a bid for mayor. Winslow enjoyed a 20 year career with ... more