Should Johnstown Mayor Amy Praught opt to run again, she could face a challenge from former Water Board President Mike Capparello. The Republican on Sunday affirmed that he’s mulling over a bid for the position.
Should Johnstown Mayor Amy Praught opt to run again, she could face a challenge from former Water Board President Mike Capparello. The Republican on Sunday affirmed that he’s mulling over a bid for the position.
By Andrew WaiteThe Leader-HeraldJOHNSTOWN Johnstown city residents like Erica Lee say they now have to pay roughly $20 more a month for their water service. That’s after the Water Board passed a resolution on Oct. 25 increasing water bills by 36%, according to Water Board President Mike Capparell
Johnstown Common Council approves $12.2M bond proposal | The Daily Gazette
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JOHNSTOWN – The Common Council Wednesday night voted unanimously to authorize City Treasurer Mike Gifford to go to the municipal bond market to obtain up to $12.2 million for capital projects the largest bond procurement in the history of the city.
The borrowing was reduced from what has been called a $13.7 million “wish list” from the city’s department heads presented to the council on July 19.
The lion’s share of the bonding is part of approximately $7.2 million worth of capital projects requested by the city’s independently-elected Water Board, and will be repaid by the city’s water customers and not through property taxes.