Easter is this Sunday, April 5, and families around the Oneonta region will have several opportunities to celebrate together with free and low-cost events happening during the first week of April. …
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Luisa Montanti
The key race in the city was the mayoral seat with Democrat Daniel Buttermann running against Republican Luisa Montanti. With 2,158 total votes cast, Buttermann won with 55 percent of the vote (1,195 votes) against Montanti’s 43 percent of the vote (938 votes).…
In addition to continuing to build his relationship with city staff, Buttermann said his priorities for the first 100 days of his mayoralty will include filling various boards and commissions that have vacancies or scheduled reappointments.…
In the half dozen contested races for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives, all six of which are currently held by Republicans, incumbents won only three. The board will be split seven Republicans to seven Democrats. However, because of the county’s weighted voting system, where each representative’s vote share is dependent on their district’s population, Republicans will retain a slim majority.…
PAID ADVERTORIAL: My name is Luisa Montanti. I believe in a better tomorrow for Oneonta—not someday, but starting now. Starting with your vote. I have the experience to deliver. I will lead with integrity, pride and conviction.…
I am proud to endorse Luisa Montanti for mayor of the City of Oneonta. I have known Luisa for years and have seen firsthand her deep commitment to this community. Her love for Oneonta isn’t political—it’s personal.…
Proposition Three is named “Redefining Ward Boundaries in the City of Oneonta Based on 2020 US Census Data.” The abstract of the proposal that appears on the ballot reads, “This amendment updates the boundaries of the City’s eight wards using 2020 Census data to ensure accurate, balanced representation for all residents.”…
AllOtsego’s 2025 pre-election coverage begins this week with a series of questions posed to City of Oneonta mayoral candidates Daniel Buttermann (DEM, BON) and Luisa Montanti (REP). There was no word limit given. These are the candidates’ responses as they were received.…
Those who have worked in media know firsthand that interviews are a tricky thing. Time or space often dictate how much of the interview can be broadcast or published. Any edits must still accurately represent the interviewee’s responses. Quotes must be accurate while still reflecting the demeanor, tone and knowledge of the speaker.…
As he has done for the past six months, Shaughnessy gave the council a litany of reasons why maintaining 27 Market Street as a parking lot is the best option for business development in the short term.…
