Write a commentMayor Billy Barlow announced today the appointment of Timothy Plunkett as 6th ward city councilor in the City of Oswego, filling the seat vacated by Ronald Tesoriero who resigned earlier this week.
Plunkett was officially sworn in by Mayor Barlow Friday afternoon in the Common Council Chambers and will prepare to participate in his first round of committee meetings Monday evening.
Timothy Plunkett, 55, is a lifelong Oswego area resident, attending Oswego City schools and earning a Bachelor’s degree in Public Justice from SUNY Oswego. He works as an operator at the Oswego County Energy Recovery Facility, previously worked for New York State’s Division of Housing, is a member of the Oswego Knight’s of Columbus #277 and for a number of years was a Coach for Oswego Little League. He lives with his daughter, Laurel, and is an avid classic car enthusiast.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the community I love and to help my neighbors in the 6th ward of the City of Oswego. I appreciate the opportunity and support from Mayor Barlow and look forward to supporting his vision for the city, assisting with all the positive initiatives and projects already underway,” said Plunkett. “I’ve been amazed at the progress we’ve seen in Oswego these last four years under Mayor Barlow’s leadership and as a long time Oswego resident, I believe I can add to the conversation, further improving our community and continuing to move Oswego in the right direction,” Plunkett said.
“Timothy Plunkett is a very compassionate, caring individual who cares deeply about his community and has always had a willingness to serve his neighbors,” said Mayor Billy Barlow. “He will approach his new position with dedication and commitment, and I know he will provide the residents of the sixth ward the attention and service they deserve. As we begin our waterfront development plans and continue our downtown and neighborhood revitalization projects, Timothy will add to the dialogue, providing quality input and bringing a new perspective to the table,” Barlow said.
The 6th ward covers the east side of Oswego from Route 481 to City Line Road, from East Albany and Lawrence Streets to Churchill Road. Councilor Plunkett can be reached by phone at 315-529-2719 or by email using Ward6@oswegony.org .
