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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
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino says search for Geneva’s next police chief will be expedited, led by city manager
The City of Geneva is looking for a new police chief. According to a press release from the city, as of March 29, Matthew Colton, who had been on leave for most of 2024 while ... more
Geneva City Council debates work sessions vs. sub-committees: What’s the best way to govern?
What's the most-effective way to legislate at the city-level? That question is central in a debate around streamlining the process for adding items to Geneva City Council agendas. Mayor Steve Valentino said he'd like to ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Mayor Valentino talks paddlecraft pilot, reassessments, and changeover in city clerk’s office (podcast)
On Wednesday Geneva City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month of March. And as part of our continued series connecting residents to local, elected leaders - Mayor Steve Valentino joined us via ... more
FOIL response: Geneva police chief remains on paid leave as personnel investigation continues
Geneva’s police chief remains on paid administrative leave. That statement came from City Manager Amie Hendrix on Monday after FingerLakes1.com received documents from a Freedom of Information Law request filed on January 10, 2024. Matthew ... more
Geneva: Revenue building, lake tunnel upgrades, and stormwater improvements in the works
Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino says he is cautiously optimistic about 2024 after Geneva City Council's second regular meeting of the year. “Barring any pandemic, social unrest, or police reform challenges that this council run into, ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Mayor Valentino gives update from February city council meeting
On Wednesday, February 7, Geneva City Council held it's monthly meeting. Mayor Steve Valentino said the agenda looked light from the outside, but explained a couple key actions taken by Council during that session. He ... more
Geneva City Council February 2024 Regular Meeting (webcast)
The Geneva City Council gathered for their regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Wednesday evening, February 7th, 2024. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Poll sites and early voting information for Geneva’s Ward 6 special election
Residents of Geneva are gearing up for a Special Election to fill the vacant City Councilor seat for Ward 6. This election, set for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, comes after Governor Kathy Hochul’s proclamation. The ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Cassie Sneider shares goals for City Council as campaign continues in Ward 2
On this edition of FLX Today we continue our series previewing local elections catching up with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Cassie Sneider is running in Ward 2 as a Democrat, ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Peter Gillotte talks campaign for Geneva City Council in Ward 4
Today we continue our series previewing local elections by catching up with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Peter Gillotte hopes to represent residents in Ward 4 when a new city council ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Chris Lavin talks need for civil city council, proactive approach to issues that align with Geneva’s reality
Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Chris Lavin is widely known around the city as the director ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Wil Wolf talks about opportunities to attract young people as tourism economy grows in Geneva
Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Geneva City Council. Wil Wolf moved to Geneva a little more than a decade ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: James Petropoulos says civility leads way in his campaign for Geneva City Council
Editor’s Note: If you are a candidate and would like to be featured in this series send an email to news@fingerlakes1.com to schedule a time ahead of Election Day. If you’d like to see all ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Steve Valentino says voting record matters as Election Day approaches
Today we continue our series previewing local, contested elections across the Finger Lakes as we sit down with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino. The Democrat was endorsed by Republicans ahead of a contested primary in June, ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: RJ Rapoza looks to lead from the middle as campaign for Geneva City Council continues
Editor’s Note: If you are a candidate and would like to be featured in this series send an email to news@fingerlakes1.com to schedule a time ahead of Election Day. If you’d like to see all ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Jan Regan on campaign for Geneva mayor, biggest issues facing city residents
Editor’s Note: If you are a candidate and would like to be featured in this series send an email to news@fingerlakes1.com to schedule a time ahead of Election Day. If you’d like to see all ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Kyle Brimm talks campaign for Geneva City Council in Ward 6
On this edition of FLX Today we begin our candidate spotlight series, featuring those running for elected office across the Finger Lakes. Kyle Brimm is a Republican, running for a new term as Ward 6 ... more
Geneva City Council Meeting for August 2023 (webcast)
The Geneva City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at City Hall. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Geneva City Council July 2023 Meetings on 7/6 & 7/10 (webcasts)
Full video of Wednesday night's July 2023 Geneva City Council meeting appears below. The audio doesn't kick in until the 3:40 mark in the video. Food truck policy within the city and censure of a ... more
Geneva City Council votes 6-2 to censure Bill Pealer Jr.
Geneva City Councilor Bill Pealer has been censured. It went down as a 6-2 vote with Mayor Steve Valentino and Pealer himself being the only to opposing votes. Several speakers voiced concern about his activity ... more
