David Merzig News Today

Open and transparent government is crucial to maintaining democracy. It fosters accountability and trust between the people and their leaders.

In a 5 to 3 vote, the Oneonta Common Council delayed deciding on a replacement member to represent the First Ward at its meeting Tuesday, May 21.

The city of Oneonta Common Council may formalize rules for members of the public while addressing the council at meetings, part of a push for improved communication between the council,

Oneonta City Attorney David Merzig emphasized the importance of partnering with nonprofits to provide secure storage for unhoused people on city property to avoid discrimination and liability issues.

Whether the city of Oneonta owes money to the previous owners of 27 Market St. after the sellers did not take possession of steel I-beams from the demolished building is

The previous owners of a building at 27 Market St. claim that the city of Oneonta, which bought the property in 2020, has not fulfilled the terms of sale by

Oneonta Common Council members may discuss Tuesday, Sept. 26 whether to temporarily suspend issuing alcohol consumption permits for city parks for the remainder of the season.

There may soon be a way for Oneonta residents to report their issues and interactions with the city’s overabundant deer population.