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Special Common Council Meeting on State Revenue Legislation - May 27, 2026

Public Meetings — Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BodySyracuse, New York
SessionPublic Meetings
DateWednesday, May 27, 2026
StatusFILED
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5:36

Oh, there he goes.

5:37

There you go.

5:38

Okay.

5:40

So it is twelve o'clock.

5:42

We're gonna start our special meeting.

5:44

Uh please stand for the pledge of allegiance.

5:49

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

5:56

For which is that liberty and justice for all.

6:04

Claire, please roll call.

6:12

Sure, Madam President.

6:19

Councilor Cardwell.

6:21

President.

6:21

Councillor Machot.

6:23

Councillor Aaron Wright.

6:25

Councillor Hudson.

6:27

Here.

6:27

Councillor Nave.

6:29

Councillor Moore.

6:30

Here.

6:30

Counselor Williams.

6:32

Here.

6:32

Councillor Jones Brouser.

6:34

Here.

6:34

Councillor Mato.

6:36

Our president with the exception of Councillor Machou.

6:39

Any communications?

6:40

Yes, I do.

6:43

I have a letter from you requesting that I send out a notice of the special meeting.

6:49

Today's special meeting.

6:51

I have a notice for myself.

6:53

Um sending a notice to all the members of the common council.

6:57

And I have a notice from myself sending it out to the news media.

7:02

Thank you.

7:03

Uh Councillor Williams.

7:05

Thank you, Madam President.

7:06

Um only one item today.

7:08

Item four.

7:08

I'd like to introduce an urge its adoption.

7:12

So item four, any discussion.

7:14

Yes, ma'am.

7:15

President.

7:16

Um just wanna thank our state delegation in both the assembly and the Senate for carrying this legislation on behalf of our city.

7:25

Um it's a a really valuable and important piece of revenue for our city, and we're greatly appreciative of our colleagues.

7:34

Thank you.

7:37

Umjections.

7:42

Clerk, please call the role.

7:44

All in favor?

7:45

Aye.

7:45

Opposed.

7:49

So we are gonna adjourn this meeting.

7:53

Second.

7:54

All in favor?

7:54

Aye.

7:55

Oh, they should add us.

8:01

Oh, we're gonna wait for five minutes for WCNY to redirect while we sit downstairs.

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Summary of Proceedings

Special Common Council Meeting on State Revenue Legislation - May 27, 2026

On May 27, 2026, the Syracuse Common Council held a special meeting to consider a single item: a resolution regarding state legislation that would provide revenue for the city. The meeting included a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a vote on the proposed legislation.

Discussion Items

  • Councillor Williams introduced Item Four, a resolution urging adoption of state legislation beneficial to the city. The President expressed gratitude to the state delegation for carrying the legislation on behalf of Syracuse.

Key Outcomes

  • The council voted unanimously in favor of the resolution. The meeting was then adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Oh, there he goes. There you go. Okay. So it is twelve o'clock. We're gonna start our special meeting. Uh please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. For which is that liberty and justice for all. Claire, please roll call. Sure, Madam President. Councilor Cardwell. President. Councillor Machot. Councillor Aaron Wright. Councillor Hudson. Here. Councillor Nave. Councillor Moore. Here. Counselor Williams. Here. Councillor Jones Brouser. Here. Councillor Mato. Our president with the exception of Councillor Machou. Any communications? Yes, I do. I have a letter from you requesting that I send out a notice of the special meeting. Today's special meeting. I have a notice for myself. Um sending a notice to all the members of the common council. And I have a notice from myself sending it out to the news media. Thank you. Uh Councillor Williams. Thank you, Madam President. Um only one item today. Item four. I'd like to introduce an urge its adoption. So item four, any discussion. Yes, ma'am. President. Um just wanna thank our state delegation in both the assembly and the Senate for carrying this legislation on behalf of our city. Um it's a a really valuable and important piece of revenue for our city, and we're greatly appreciative of our colleagues. Thank you. Umjections. Clerk, please call the role. All in favor? Aye. Opposed. So we are gonna adjourn this meeting.

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