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Geneva City Council schedules public hearing, approves ordinance, and starts planning 26 budget
The Geneva City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening, effectively beginning the new budget process. Transfer station ordinance gets approved The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to formally establish a ... more
Geneva’s planning and development director to step down in May
David West is moving on. The city of Geneva's director of planning and economic development will resign from his post next month, according to an announcement from City Manager Amie Hendrix. West, who has led ... more
GENEVA: City Council holds April meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council reviewed a range of proposals focused on public safety and community well-being, including restoring two police positions and hiring a mental health professional to support crisis response. The Police Budget Advisory Board ... more
Geneva City Council considers staffing increases, mental health support, and panhandling rules
At its April 2 meeting, Geneva City Council heard proposals to restore police positions, hire a mental health professional, and update city code to address aggressive panhandling ... more
Geneva City Council to talk infrastructure, housing, and public initiatives Wednesday
Geneva City Council is set to address a wide range of topics at its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 2, from large-scale infrastructure improvements and housing developments to panhandling, grant-funded business support, and stormwater management ... more
Geneva City Council debates comprehensive plan update: What’s next?
Geneva City Council held a special meeting earlier this week to chart the path forward for updating the city's comprehensive plan. However, the meeting started off clunky, as it became clear that several council members ... more
Geneva City Council discusses early budget planning and water-sewer funding (video)
Geneva City Council held a special meeting Monday to begin early discussions on the city’s 2026 budget, focusing on financial planning, municipal revenue streams, and potential adjustments to water and sewer fees. City officials emphasized ... more
CITY COUNCIL: Geneva electeds hold special meeting (webcast)
On Monday, March 24 Geneva City Council held a special meeting at City Hall. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below. Watch ... more
Geneva City Council hears proposal for $35M housing project on Genesee Street
A major housing development proposal was presented to the Geneva City Council on March 10, outlining plans for a $35 million mixed-use building at 218 Genesee Street, the current site of the Finger Lakes Times ... more
Geneva Republicans and Democrats both endorse Jim Cecere for mayor
In an unexpected outcome to one of the region's most important city races, Democrats and Republicans in Geneva have endorsed Jim Cecere for mayor. It's a move supporters say speak to his broad vision for ... more
Geneva City Council approves property sales, reviews finances, and weighs stormwater fixes
The Geneva City Council held a packed meeting Wednesday night, addressing a range of topics including the sale of city-owned properties, a financial report showing a better-than-expected deficit, and recommendations from the Storm Task Force ... more
Geneva City Council to discuss property sales, infrastructure projects this week
Geneva City Council will meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall’s second-floor council chambers to address a busy agenda, including property sales, financial updates, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting will begin with a public ... more
Geneva weighs two housing proposals for city-owned properties: A closer look at the options
Geneva City Council is considering the sale of two city-owned properties to developers proposing new housing projects, with discussions set to continue at the March 5 council meeting. At a work session this week, the ... more
Geneva City Council weighs preferred developer for Exchange Street site
Geneva City Council is on the verge of selecting a preferred developer for the long-vacant former Office of Economic Opportunity site on Exchange Street. During a February 25 work session, council members reviewed presentations from ... more
Geneva City Council discusses possibility of reducing membership
Last week, Geneva's City Council discussed the potential reduction of its membership. This topic has surfaced amid ongoing debates on budget constraints, city efficiency, and the role of council liaisons in key city operations. Potential ... more
Geneva City Council gets updates on economic development and infrastructure
Geneva City Council held its February meeting on Wednesday addressing several issues, including economic development opportunities, infrastructure improvements, and community support initiatives. The council approved a motion to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ... more
GENEVA CITY COUNCIL: Public hearings, city manager’s report, and more (webcast)
Geneva City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month of February. The agenda included public hearings on two Community Development Block Grant applications supporting the Liquid Orchard project and the BEST program. Proclamations ... more
Geneva police chief says lower speed limit for South Main St. won’t address safety concerns
Geneva Police Chief Ron Eveland recently argued that reducing South Main Street’s speed limit from 30 to 25 mph won’t resolve safety concerns for pedestrians or vehicles. According to the Finger Lakes Times, he's advocating ... more
Geneva City Council holds January meeting (webcast)
On Wednesday, Geneva City Council held its first regularly scheduled session of 2025. The meeting was streamed on YouTube and can be watched back below ... more
