Series 1 - Box # 1 1978-1983 

    This series covers the beginnings of Congressman Walsh's career as a councilor on the Syracuse Common Council. Important highlights from the Common Council records 1978-1983 include Walsh becoming the Majority Leader from 1981-1983 and the passage of legislation concerning transportation, public works, recreation and most significantly, the environment in the city of Syracuse.  The notes below include items of note from the Minutes.   

Box # 1, book # 1 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1978

Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 983.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Parks, Recreation and Environment, Traffic, Transportation, Licenses and Franchises, Education and Human Development and Chairman of Public Works & Property.

Monday, March 6, 1978- A special meeting. A public hearing relative to the proposed increase in taxicab rates in the city of Syracuse scheduled during the regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, March 10, 1978.

 Voted no on the 1979 budget vote.

 Box # 1, book # 2 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1979

Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 979.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Parks, Recreation and Environment, Traffic, Transportation, Licenses and Franchises, Education and Human Development and Chairman of Public Works & Property.

Monday, May 14, 1979- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh proposes a resolution to request Governor Carey to sign into law Bill No. S.677-A entitled, "An Act to amend Chapter 134 of the laws of 1969", relating to authorizing the city of Syracuse to provide increased pension payments for certain policemen and firemen in relation to increased pensions.

Monday, December 10, 1979- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh notes a public hearing relative to granting consent to Hill & Mitchell, Inc ("The Bus Company") to operate a bus line between the Syracuse Hancock International Airport and the city of Syracuse.

Voted no on the 1980 budget vote.

 Box # 1, book # 3 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1980

Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 983.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Cable TV, Education and Human Development, Chairman of Parks, Recreation and Environment, Public Works and Property, Traffic, Transportation, Licenses and Franchises.

Tuesday, February 19, 1980- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh endorses the Regional Emergency Medical Services Program of the Central New York Hospital Association and the 1204 Grant Application.

Monday, December 8, 1980- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh and all of the other councilors resolve to request the presence of President-Elect Ronald Reagan at the official opening of the 1981 National Sports Festival in the City of Syracuse.

Voted no on the 1981 budget vote.

 Box # 1, book # 4 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1981

Majority Leader Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 892.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Cable TV, Finance and Taxation, Chairman of Parks, Recreation and Environment, Chairman of Public Safety, Public Works and Property and Traffic, Transportation, Licenses and Franchises.

Monday, April 27, 1981- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh supports the Housing Platform presented by Syracuse United Neighbors.

Monday, July 6, 1981- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh supports lighting of Meachem Field tennis courts. Total appropriation of $30,000.

Voted yes in a unanimous vote for the 1982 budget vote.

 Box # 1, book # 5 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1982

Majority Leader Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 903.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Airport, Cable TV, Finance and Taxation, Parks, Recreation and Environment and Charter, Rules and Procedure.

Wednesday, January 20, 1982- A special meeting. Walsh provides a resolution in support of Onondaga County's proposal to build a garbage-burning steam plant and authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the County for the City's garbage.

Monday, March 8, 1982- A regularly scheduled meeting. A resolution. The Syracuse Common Council opposes further reduction of the amount of light on residential streets and requests the City and Niagara Mohawk to restore each affected street to its prior status.

Voted no on the 1983 budget vote

 Box # 1, book # 6 - The Syracuse Common Council for the fiscal year 1983

Majority Leader Councilor James T. Walsh of the third district. Index page 1020.

Member of the following Common Council Standing Committees- Airport, Cable TV, Finance and Taxation, Parks, Recreation and Environment and Charters Rules and Procedure.

Monday, October 31, 1983- A regularly scheduled meeting. Walsh proposes a resolution to support the Syracuse Symphony Musician's request for an increase in salaries. 

Voted yes on the 1984 budget vote.

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