MOUNT MORRIS – Former Village Mayor Joel Mike is throwing his name back into the hat, this time for a Trustee spot with no current office holder. In a letter to the community in 2017, Mike announced that he would not be running for re-election as mayor, saying that family and professional responsibilities take him too far away from his office of Mayor to devote his full time to the Village. The Trustee position was vacated by then-Trustee … [Read more...]
Frank Provo Runs Unopposed for Mount Morris Mayor
MOUNT MORRIS – The Village Republican and Democratic caucuses designated Frank Provo as candidate for mayor in the March 21 election. According to the Livingston County Board of Elections, no one else has come forward to fill the seat that will be left vacant by outgoing Mayor Joel Mike. Provo did not return requests for comment. In January, Mike announced that he will not run for re-election, saying that family and professional … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Mayor Will Not Run for Reelection
MOUNT MORRIS – Mayor Joel Mike says that his name will not appear on the ballot come the spring election. In a letter to the community, Mike said that family and professional responsibilities take him too far away from his office of Mayor to devote his full time to the Village. No one has entered their name as candidate in the March 21 race so far. To My fellow citizens: I will not be a candidate for re-election to a second term as Mayor … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Mayor Suspends Chief Mignemi for 2 Weeks
UPDATE: Mignemi Suspended for Releasing Nunda Councilman from DWI Stop MOUNT MORRIS – The Village of Mount Morris decided to suspend Police Chief Ken Mignemi for two weeks without pay. According to a press release from Mayor Joel Mike, Mignemi is to be suspended without pay from Sept. 19 to Oct. 3. Mignemi will return to full time status as Chief of Police effective Oct. 3 and work from 6 a.mm to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Mayor Puts Chief Mignemi on Administrative Leave
UPDATE: Mignemi Suspended for Releasing Nunda Councilman from DWI Stop MOUNT MORRIS – Mount Morris Mayor Joel Mike has placed Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi on administrative leave. Mayor Mike confirmed Thursday evening that he placed Mignemi on leave, effective immediately. "Village Police Chief Ken Mignemi has been placed on Administrative leave, effective immediately, pending the outcome of an investigation into a disciplinary … [Read more...]