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The Syracuse Common Council has voted to secure pay increases for some city elected officials and is looking to receive federal funding for community development and assistance.
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The Syracuse Common Council held the vote on pay raises for mayor, councilors and city auditor following a discrepancy with a pay increase for some of the city's non-union employees.
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The last time the council voted on raises was at the end of 2019 — which included annual 2% raises for three years for the councilors.
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The Syracuse Housing Trust Fund is the newest entity aimed at solving the city's housing crisis.
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The Housing Trust Fund would funnel capital to developers and property owners looking to expand and improve the city’s housing stock.
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District 3 Councilor Chol Majok is running for an at-large seat on the council this year.
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Voters will choose between Patrona Jones-Rowser running on the Democratic line or Hasahn Bloodworth running on an independent line.
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The 3rd District includes neighborhoods like Westcott, University Hill and Meadow Brook. The seat is open as current District 3 Councilor Chol Majok is running for the at-large seat.
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With about three weeks to Election Day, Syracuse Common Councilor Jen Schultz is launching a write-in campaign for the District 5 seat. That seat is held by Councilor Jimmy Monto who is running for reelection.
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A new law passed by the Syracuse Common Council will make it harder for young people to buy smoking or vaping products by limiting the number of convenience stores.