Common Council

The Common Council is the legislative branch of City government. It is comprised of a President, elected by the general city, and seven councilors, each elected by a specific ward of the City.

Council meetings are open to the public, and occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The Council votes on items such as Resolutions, Ordinances & Local Laws for the City of Rome. The public is welcome to address the Council for up to five (5) minutes at the beginning of each meeting. The meeting agenda is made available on the Friday preceding the meeting.

Meeting Live Streaming & Archive:

To live stream meetings or view past meeting streams of the Common Council on the City of Rome’s official YouTube page, please click here.

Meeting Agenda:

• March 11, 2026

Meeting Proceedings:

• March 11, 2026

3/11/26 Meeting Audio:

Upcoming Common Council Meetings:

• March 25, 2026
• April 8, 2026
• April 22, 2026
• May 13, 2026
• May 27, 2026
• June 10, 2026
• June 24, 2026
• July 8, 2026
• July 22, 2026
• August 12, 2026
• August 26, 2026
• September 9, 2026
• September 23, 2026
• October 14, 2026
• October 28, 2026
• November 11, 2026
• December 9, 2026

Rome Council District Maps:

• Council District Inner Map
• Council District Outer Map
• Rome Council Ward 1 Map
• Rome Council Ward 2 Map
• Rome Council Ward 3 Map
• Rome Council Ward 4 Map
• Rome Council Ward 5 Map
• Rome Council Ward 6 Map
• Rome Council Ward 7 Map

Youth Council:

• Youth Council Application

2026-2027 Common Council Standing Committees:

MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Riccardo Dursi, Jr. ,Chair John Reilly John Sparace	FINANCE Riccardo Dursi, Jr., Chair David Sbaraglia John Reilly	LAWS & RULES John Sparace, Chair Linda Fazio Riccardo Dursi, Jr.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT John Mortise, Chair Ramona Smith Linda Fazio	PUBLIC SAFETY/ANIMAL CONTROL John Sparace, Chair John Mortise David Sbaraglia	PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH PROGRAMS David Sbaraglia, Chair John Mortise Ramona Smith

Quick Links for Ward Contacts:

President 1st Ward 2nd Ward 3rd Ward

4th Ward 5th Ward 6th Ward 7th Ward

Common Council Contact Information:

President of the Common Council

The President of the Common Council is elected by the people every four years. The President presides at the Council meetings, and does not vote on legislation unless to break a tie. The President is also a member of the Board of Estimate and Contract.

Welcome!

It was my honor to be elected President of the Common Council in November 2023 and I began my official duties on January 1, 2024.

I have been involved in City of Rome government for many years as the City Treasurer as well as the 6th Ward Common Councilor and I will use that knowledge to assist the administration and Common Council in moving our City forward.

Please feel free to contact me (see above).  It is important to me that you, the citizens of Rome, get a response to any and all questions or concerns that you have in a timely manner.  You can be assured that I will return every phone call, email or message that is directed to me.

Thank you for your confidence in me.

1st Ward

Chairperson: Laws and Rules, Public Safety
Member:  Municipal Operations

2nd Ward

The City of Rome’s 2nd ward is very important for our City. Not only does the 2nd ward take up a major land mass of our city, but it also comprises three main corridors into the City of Rome. Rt. 69, Rome – Oriskany Rd., Rt. 233, Rome-Westmoreland Rd. and South James St. These corridors are direct gateways in and out of our city.

Chairperson: Community and Economic Development
Member: Public Safety, Parks and Recreation

3rd Ward

Linda J. Fazio
908 Calvert St.
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-5412
lfazio51@gmail.com

Member:  Laws and Rules, Community and Economic Development

 

4th Ward

Ramona L. Smith
104 Indian Creek Ln.
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-4327
ruggy100@aol.com

Member: Community and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation

 

5th Ward

I am honored and pleased to have been elected as your 5th Ward Councilor. I grew up in the 5th ward, and to this day it holds a special place in my heart.

I plan on doing everything I can possibly do to help you to enjoy your life here in the 5th ward and in the City of Rome.

Please reach out to me with any issues you might be having. Your problem is my problem. Whatever it is, you will be kept informed and updated. You will be treated with the respect you deserve no matter what the issue is.

5th ward monthly meetings are held in conjunction with the 6th and 7th wards, every 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st floor of Rome City Hall, in the Community Room.

Member: Municipal Operations

 

6th Ward

Chairperson: Municipal Operations, Finance
Member: Laws and Rules

 

7th Ward

I am pleased to have been elected to the position of 7^th Ward Common Councilor. I am a lifelong Roman, and have resided in the 7^th Ward the majority of my life.

If you take the time to reach out to me with your questions or concerns, I will take the time to respond to you.

Together, we will move Rome forward.

Monthly Ward meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.

Chairperson: Parks and Recreation
Member: Finance, Public Safety