Amy Tresidder, the Democratic candidate for mayor of Oswego, is eager to debate her Republican opponent. Tresidder, currently a county legislator and a city resident for more than 30 years, said today (Aug. 19) that she’s challenged 24-year-old city councilman Billy Barlow to a moderated debate to be held in September. Barlow’s response was, “anywhere, anytime.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are at a crossroads – and we cannot be complacent. We must take the needed steps to ensure our city is a place where we, and our children and grandchildren, will want to live 25 years from now.” – Mayor Thomas W. Gillen
While the change won’t be overnight, the Port City’s new mayor says the city can return to prominence as a major hub for commerce and transportation. “Unlike a lot of communities we have a lot of resources,” he pointed out.
Questions that focused on the candidates’ vision for supporting and working with the non-profit organizations that serve the Oswego community. In particular, questions dealt with cultural – heritage tourism, the arts as an economic development tool and community services provided by non-profit organizations.
While they sat just a couple yards away from each other at Wednesday night’s debate, Dave White and Tom Gillen were miles apart on some of the issues facing the Port City. The two candidates for mayor of Oswego; Gillen, a Democrat, and White, a Republican, squared off in Oswego High School’s Faust Theater.
William “Dave” White is president, but he wants to be mayor. On Thursday afternoon, the out-going president of the Oswego City School District’s Board of Education officially kicked off his campaign to become the next mayor of the Port City. Dozens of family members and supporters, including various candidates for city and county positions, applauded White’s announcement outside the Republican Headquarters on West Utica Street.
Tom Gillen officially kicked off his campaign for mayor of Oswego Thursday evening at Vona’s Restaurant. “We have an old city, full of character and class, that just needs a little love and attention. It’s time to stop complaining we can’t do this. We can do this,” he said.
Mayor Randolph Bateman would like to congratulate Oswego City Police Chief Michael Dehm on his recently announced retirement, which will take effect on June 1.
Our City of Oswego, like the rest of our state, faced a challenging year in 2010. Even though the economy did improve somewhat, it has not yet fully recovered. Despite these difficult economic conditions, many accomplishments were achieved and more will follow this year.
“Due to my work commitment, commencing on Monday (March 14) and continuing for approximately five weeks, it will be necessary to change my posted hours that I will be present in the mayor’s office to all day on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment,” Mayor Randy Bateman said.
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