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New Johnstown 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught, center, is sworn in by Johnstown Mayor Vern Jackson, right, at the council s organizational meeting in January 2020 at City Hall. At left is her husband, John Praught. (The Leader-Herald/Michael Anich)
JOHNSTOWN Republican 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught said Monday night she is seeking the highest office in the city.
“I am going to run for mayor for 2022,” Praught stated.
Praught made the announcement at the Common Council business meeting Monday night at City Hall.
“We wish you all the best,” said fellow 4th Ward Councilman Max Spritzer.
Praught is currently the only Republican Party member running for mayor. Current Mayor Vern Jackson, also a Republican, previously announced he is not seeking a new four-year term.
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JOHNSTOWN A city councilman recently questioned some of the actions of the Johnstown Water Board regarding finances and personnel.
First Ward Councilman Bradley Hayner made his remarks during liaison reports given at the Common Council’s monthly meeting at City Hall.
Hayner, council liaison to the Water Board, noted the board met Feb. 8 and made purchases, But he also questioned the board’s $13,175 fee to pay attorney Bryan Goldberger, who has filed a legal petition against city officials. Goldberger filed a complaint on behalf of the Water Board, which alleges Mayor Vern Jackson and City Treasurer Michael Gifford have violated the City Charter in dealing with Water Department issues.
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JOHNSTOWN The Common Council in special session Thursday night approved two Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreements with the new managers of the Trackside Homes I and Trackside Homes II housing complexes.
Action followed a presentation Monday night during the council’s regular meeting at City Hall by Lewis Brown of the Vesta Corp., which is taking over ownership of the Trackside units. The council had to wait until Thursday to approve the PILOTs because resolutions hadn’t been drawn up Monday night.
The council Thursday night first approved the agreement for Trackside I. The resolution indicated that Vesta Trackside LLC will “develop, own, rehabilitate and operate” the low-income complex. The 20-year PILOT is in the amount of $39,000 increasing by 2 percent annually payable to the city on or before March 1 of each year. Trackside I has 96 one-bedroom units; while Trackside II has 21 one-bedroom units and 89 two-bedroom units.
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