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WATERTOWN â Another candidate has come forward to run for the four-year seat on City Council.
Michelle L. Capone, whoâs actively involved in several organizations, confirmed Wednesday sheâs running for council. She picked up her petitions Wednesday afternoon from the Jefferson County Board of Elections.
Ms. Capone is the director of regional development for the Development Authority of New York and has worked at DANC for 21 years, and also serves as a volunteer on numerous boards of other organizations. Sheâs focused her efforts on economic development in the north country, she said.
âI am passionate about our community and bring to the table a great deal of knowledge and experience that I believe would help the city reach its full potential,â she said in a news release Wednesday. âIn the weeks to come, I look forward to sharing my vision for the future with residents and of course, listening to their thoughts on how together, we can change our c
WATERTOWN — The City Council on Monday night decided to pass on a federal grant that would have paid for the salaries of four new firefighters and saved the city
WATERTOWN â With a seat remaining unfilled, candidates are beginning to line up to run for City Council in next Novemberâs election.
At least seven candidates have expressed interest in three council seats that will come up in November. They could start circulating petitions Tuesday.
On Monday night, the current council could not agree to appoint either Amy Horton or Benjamin Shoen to fill the vacant seat created by the recent resignation of former Councilman Jesse C.P. Roshia.
As was expected, the votes for Mrs. Horton and Mr. Shoen ended in a 2-2 stalemate, with Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith and Councilwoman Sarah V. Compo voting yes. The appointments needed three votes.
WATERTOWN â While a seat remains vacant on City Council, Councilwoman Lisa A. Ruggiero has announced sheâs seeking a second term and Councilman Ryan Henry-Wilkinson wonât run for re-election.
Councilwoman Ruggiero, whoâs in her fourth year on the council, announced her re-election bid in a press release Wednesday morning.
While heâs been thinking about his decision for about a year, Councilman Henry-Wilkinson said he thought it was the right time for the announcement that heâs not seeking re-election because his plans to stay out of Novemberâs council race might spur more interest from potential candidates to fill the vacant council seat.