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Geneva City Council to address zoning changes, short-term rentals, and public property sale on Wednesday
The Geneva City Council is set to meet on Wednesday at City Hall to discuss several key issues, including proposed changes to zoning laws, updates on short-term rental regulations, and the potential sale of city-owned ... more
Blowers returns as Geneva City Comptroller following unanimous recommendation
Adam Blowers has been appointed as Geneva City Comptroller, effective Dec. 30, following a unanimous recommendation from an interview panel composed of city staff and community partners. Blowers, who has been serving as Interim Comptroller ... more
Geneva City Council special meeting for Nov. 20 (webcast)
Last week Geneva City Council held a special meeting. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched in-full below ... more
Geneva City Council November meeting (webcast)
On Wednesday, Nov. 6 Geneva City Council held its monthly meeting. The session, which was streamed live on YouTube, can be watched in its entirety below ... more
Geneva council split over farmers market location: Downtown or lakefront?
Geneva’s City Council debated relocating the city’s farmers market back to its former downtown location to boost foot traffic. Councilors argued it would draw more locals and increase central business activity. The market currently operates ... more
Geneva City Council approves changes to proposed 2025 budget with 5% increase, cost-cutting measures
Geneva City Council approved more changes to its 2025 proposed budget this week implementing a 5% tax levy increase over the previous year and setting the new tax rate at $12.15 per $1,000 of assessed ... more
Economic growth, environmental concerns, and finding ‘balance’ key factors in Geneva’s budget process
Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino recently discussed the city's budget process, economic development efforts, and environmental concerns in an interview with FingerLakes1.com. As the city navigates through the 2024 budget season, Valentino emphasized the need for ... more
BUDGET TALK: Geneva City Council discusses priorities for 2025 (webcast)
The budget process is lunging forward after hearing public feedback earlier this month in the city of Geneva. On October 9, City Council met again to further go over details of the next budget plan ... more
OCTOBER MEETING: Geneva City Council holds monthly session (webcast)
Geneva City Council held its monthly meeting for October last week. You can watch the full session below via YouTube ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva mayor talks HABs on Seneca Lake & latest on budget process (podcast)
On episode #518 of Inside the FLX we caught up with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino who gave an update on the city's budget process to date, his thoughts on the city's economic development plan, which focuses ... more
Geneva City Council to discuss budget, tax exemptions, and property sales at Wednesday meeting
Geneva City Council will meet on Wednesday for its regular October session to address several important agenda items, including the 2025 budget, senior tax exemptions, and potential property sales. The meeting will take place at ... more
City of Geneva budget presentation (webcast)
The City of Geneva held its annual budget presentation on Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Elected officials and the public heard from city staff as they presented a proposed budget for 2025. You ... more
Geneva City Council holds September meeting as budget process continues (webcast)
Geneva City Council held its September meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2024. It was streamed live online and is now available on YouTube. If you'd like to check out the agenda click here ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva flooding, debate about 2025 budget begins, and downtown investment with Mayor Valentino
On episode #510 of Inside the FLX we were joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino, who shared updates on a budget debate that unfolded at last week's city council meeting, as well as summertime flooding ... more
Geneva City Council approves new rules for short-term rentals
Geneva City Council voted 6-2 on Wednesday to amend the short-term rental ordinance initially passed in 2023. The changes remove the need for special-use permits and adjust parking requirements to match those for residential use ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Mayor Talks June Meeting + Trinity Development Dead (podcast)
Today on episode #500 of Inside the FLX we're sitting down with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to talk about last week's City Council meeting, as well as a number of the biggest stories from the ... more
What’s next for Family Dollar in Geneva after closure?
How about adding a grocery store to the city of Geneva? That question has been long-debated, and many in the community have wished for a grocery store away from Hamilton Street, and closer to the ... more
Geneva City Council holds June meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council held its June meeting on Wednesday (6/5) at City Hall. It was the city's sixth full meeting of the year. It was streamed on YouTube and can be watched in-full below. Click ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva mayor talks assessments, short-term rentals, and housing projects (podcast)
On episode #493 of Inside the FLX we're talking with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino about a busy May meeting, which featured a vote to spend more time working through the proposal to regulate short-term rentals ... more
Geneva City Council votes down short-term rental proposal 6-2
Geneva City Council voted down a proposal to limit the locations of short-term rentals within the city on last week. Ward 1 Councilor Chris Lavin, who advocated for the restrictions, cited the negative impacts these ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Mayor talks police chief resignation, short-term rentals, and 5&20 construction (podcast)
On this episode of Inside the FLX we're joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to discuss the last month's action. We kicked off with the breaking news about Chief Matthew Colton's resignation, and get the ... more
