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  1. Political endorsement for Mayor: Stick with Johnson
    The Saratogian
    November 5, 2011

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  3. Scott Johnson Reader's View: Mayor offers reflections, looks to future
    The Saratogian
    October 15, 2011

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  5. Saratoga Springs mayoral candidates Scott Johnson and Brent Wilkes weigh in on charter change
    The Saratogian
  6. October 15, 2011
     
  7. Saratoga Springs City Council passes Capital Improvement Program budget
    The Saratogian
    September 8, 2011

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  9. The rise and stall National economy influencing booms and busts in Saratoga County development
    The Saratogian
    August 20, 2011
     
  10. Photo, video package: Saratoga National Little League barbecue
    The Saratogian
    August 19, 2011
     
  11. Proposed Capital Improvement Program budget: Where the money’s going
    The Saratogian
    August 17, 2011
     
  12. Chat with Mayor Scott Johnson, Chamber President Todd Shimkus addresses proposal for two-level parking deck on Woodlawn Avenue
    The Saratogian
    August 11, 2011
     
  13. Saratoga Springs announces plans to build parking deck that would create 180 additional parking spaces downtown (with video and renderings)
    The Saratogian
    August 9, 2011
     
  14. Rose of Saratoga: Garden dedicated to philanthropist Marylou Whitney (with photos, video)
    The Saratogian
    August 6, 2011
     
  15. Saratoga Springs City Council hoping grants will help complete waterfront park on Saratoga Lake
    The Saratogian
    August 2, 2011
     
  16. 9/11 memorial sculpture won’t be placed outside of Saratoga Springs City Center
    The Saratogian
    July 19, 2011
     
  17. City GOP endorses slate of incumbents for November election
    The Saratogian
    July 18, 2011
     
  18. Inside Saratoga: SOS call answered
    The Saratogian
    July 5, 2011
     
  19. $1 million discrimination ruling against the city tossed by federal judge
    The Saratogian
    July 3, 2011
     
  20. The key to keeping it cool: Spa State Park officials ready Victoria Pool
    Saratogian
    June 9, 2011
     
  21. Mayor's Advisory Committee on Senior Issues presents its accomplishments, findings to the Saratoga Springs City Council
    The Saratogian
    June 7, 2011
     
  22. With video: A treasure again: $250,000 upgrade of the entire Vale of Springs at Saratoga Spa State Park restores vital natural assets
    The Saratogian
    May 24, 2011
     
  23. Photo: Molding Future Mayors
    The Saratogian
    May 18, 2011

  24. Battle over charter change continues for City Council and Saratoga Citizen
    The Saratogian
    April 24, 2011
     
  25. Saratoga Springs City Council resumes talks of making Saratoga Lake property purchased in 2006 into a park
    The Saratogian
    April 19, 2011
     
  26. Racing brain trust: Familiar faces on Roy McDonald’s new panel
    The Saratogian
    April 8, 2011
     
  27. City, Union Strike Deal
    The Saratogian
    April 6, 2011
     
  28. CSGA contacts with City go up for vote by union membership
    The Saratogian
    March 29, 2011
     
  29. Restoration of VLT funds
    The Saratogian
    March 23, 2011
     
  30. Judge backs City on Assistant Building Inspectors
    The Saratogian
    March 19, 2011
     
  31. Saratoga Springs City Council votes to continue legal battle over charter reform; 10 year contract for maintenance of city rec fields approved
    The Saratogian
    March 15, 2011
     
  32. City likely to resume maintenance of the East and West Side Recreation fields until 2020
    The Saratogian
    March 11, 2011
     
  33. Senator Roy McDonald welcomes local leaders to budget roundtable
    The Saratogian
    March 10, 2011
     
  34. Saratoga Springs Mayor: Borders’ Broadway spot should be filled soon
    The Saratogian
    March 1, 2011
     
  35. Catskill Casino Plan is put to rest
    The Saratogian
    February 21, 2011
     
  36. Mayor Scott Johnson: Saratoga Springs likely to continue litigation over charter change
    The Saratogian
    February 19, 2011 

  37. City officials, unions meet over health care grievances
    The Saratogian
    February 18, 2011
     
  38. Letter: Important questions for Saratoga Citizen
    The Saratogian
    January 30, 2011
     
  39. In State of the City Address, Mayor Scott Johnson says Saratoga Springs finances are improving, gives Saratoga Citizen a deadline for deferring costs of charter change
    The Saratogian
    January 23, 2011
     
  40. State of the City, 2011
    January 23, 2011
     
  41. Council takes lead on setting fees for the Building Department and Office of Planning and Economic Development
    The Saratogian
    January 18, 2011
     
  42. Community Residents gather at Saratoga Springs Library to celebrate Martin Luther King
    The Saratogian
    January 17, 2011
     
  43. Q & A with Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson on 2010, 2011 city issues with video
    The Saratogian
    January 16, 2011
     
  44. Donations fund scoreboards for Saratoga Springs Recreation and Community Center
    The Saratogian
    January 4, 2011
     
  45. Saratoga Springs City Council adopts resolution urging state of restore VLT host funding
    The Saratogian
    January 4, 2011
     
  46. Recreation field maintenance contract talks resume
    The Saratogian
    December 14, 2010
     
  47. City Officials and local conservation advocates hold grand opening of Spring Run Trail
    The Saratogian
    November 19, 2010
     
  48. Ground Breaks for affordable housing project on Allen Drive
    The Saratogian
    October 16, 2010
     
  49. City vs. Saratoga Springs Civil Service Commission reaches Supreme Court
    The Saratogian
    September 16, 2010
     
  50. Photos: Jockeys, Local Notables play softball for benefit Permanently Disabled Jockey’s Fund
    The Saratogian
    August 31, 2010
     
  51. Saratoga Springs Charter Change petition does not meet requirements, Saratoga Citizens will go to Court
    The Saratogian
    August 19, 2010
     
  52. State racing committee chairman: Aqueduct deal two weeks away
    The Saratogian
    August 14, 2010
     
  53. Open house celebrates opening of Saratoga Springs Recreation Center
    The Saratogian
    July 28, 2010
     
  54. Saratoga Springs city building permits to be held up on changes to building inspector job descriptions
    The Saratogian
    July 26, 2010
     
  55. Editorial: Rec Center to open at last
    The Saratogian
    July 25, 2010
     
  56. Economy hampers Hawley Foundation’s mission to serve children
    The Saratogian
    July 25, 2010
     
  57. Inside Saratoga: Stepping out in style for a good cause during annual fundraiser
    The Saratogian
    July 21, 2010
     
  58. Saratoga Springs Recreation Center open house set for Tuesday, July 27
    The Saratogian
    July 17, 2010
     
  59. Judge halts changes to Spa City unions members’ health insurance
    The Saratogian
    June 26, 2010
     
  60. Kids run for fun and help out Saratoga Hospital
    The Saratogian
    June 7, 2010
     
  61. Circus Cafe owners, Mayor Johnson and others in process of buying Sperry’s restaurant in downtown Saratoga Springs
    The Saratogian
    June 5, 2010
     
  62. Saratoga Springs City Council approves Police Benevolent Association contract
    The Saratogian
    June 2, 2010
     
  63. Korean War veterans marks 60th anniversary at Memorial Day Parade
    The Saratogian
    May 27, 2010
     
  64. With help, Children and Nature Saratoga Renews local efforts
    The Saratogian
    May 24, 2010
     
  65. Racing Interests plan lawsuit against New York; held conference on steps at Saratoga Springs City Hall
    The Saratogian
    May 8, 2010
     
  66. Failure of paid parking could endanger 31 more jobs
    The Saratogian
    February 24, 2010
     
  67. Battle lines drawn: Parking committee rejects all paid parking proposals
    The Saratogian
    December 14, 2010
     
  68. Letter: A call to action on Aqueduct VLTs
    The Saratogian
    February 21, 2010
     
  69. Johnson, Franck urge immediate implementation of Aqueduct racino plan
    The Saratogian
    February 20, 2010
     
  70. Saratoga Springs Rotary inducts new members, including Mayor
    The Saratogian
    February 3, 2010
     
  71. State of the City: Mayor lays out priorities
    The Saratogian
    January 27, 2010
     
  72. Saratoga Springs City Council sworn in amid feelings of cautious optimism
    The Saratogian
    January 2, 2010
     
  73. Ahead of layoff, angst wars holiday in Spa City government
    The Saratogian
    December 29, 2009
     
  74. 2009: A look at the years’ top events
    The Saratogian
    December 27, 2009
     
  75. City Property tax to increase 7.8%
    The Saratogian
    November 24, 2010
     
  76. Reader's View: Budget requires give and take 
    The Saratogian
    11/15/2009
     
  77. Johnson holds off Kim in bid for second mayoral term 
    The Saratogian
    11/03/2009
     
  78. The Saratogian endorses Scott Johnson for mayor 
    The Saratogian
    11/01/2009
     
  79. Mayor: Johnson 
    The Times Union
    10/29/2009
     
  80. Reader's View: Recreation Center Just Makes Sense 
    Press Release
    08/30/2009
     
  81. Mayor Scott Johnson Announces Re-Election Bid 
    Press Release
    05/13/2009
     
  82. Indoor Recreation Center To Now Proceed 
    Press Release
    04/13/2009
     
  83. City's Fair, Honest and Reasonable Contract Offer Rejected by CSEA-DPW Union 
    Press Release
    3/20/2009
     
  84. Collapse of VLT at Aqueduct 
    Press Release
    03/17/2009
     
  85. Reader's View: We Can Work Together to Face New Challenges 
    The Saratogian
    02/01/2009
     
  86. Local NYRA Advisory Board Selected 
    Press Release
    01/18/2009
     
  87. City of Saratoga Springs Settles with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Regarding its 2007 Investigation 
    Press Release
    01/06/2009
     
  88. Mayor Johnson, Commissioners Franck and Ivins Try To Improve City Hall Phone Services & Safety 
    Press Release
    10/14/2008
     
  89. Reader's View: Mayor Explains His Priorities 
    The Saratogian
    09/12/2008
     
  90. Mayor Johnson is Tackling The Waterfront Park Property Now 
    Press Release
    09/05/2008
     
  91. City VLT Revenue Ensured 
    Press Release
    04/04/2008
     
  92. Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson Reports Prompt Solution to Claimed Malfunctions of Police Station Phones 
    Press Release
    02/29/2008
     
  93. Keehn, McTygue fall to Johnson, Scirocco 
    By TED REINERT, The Saratogian
    11/07/2007
     
  94. Bruno: Johnson is Best Candidate
    Saratoga County Republican Committee
    11/1/07
     
  95. Johnson to use Salary to fund GED classes at Jefferson Terrace
    Press Release
    11/1/07
     
  96. Mayoral candidate pledges salary to fund GED program
    Post Star
    11/1/07
      
  97. I'll Donate Salary to Fund Classes (pdf)
    Saratogian
    10/31/07
     
  98. Johnson Commends Commissioner Kim For Supporting His Plan To Fund The Public Safety Building (pdf)
    Press Release
    10/01/2007
     
  99. Reader's View (pdf)
    Saratogian
    09/19/2007
     
  100. Statement By Saratoga Springs Mayoral Candidate Scott Johnson Regarding NYRA’s Retention Of The Racing Franchise (pdf)
    Press Release
    09/04/2007
     
  101. Johnson Follows Up on Pledge to Support NYRA (pdf)
    Press Release
    08/30/2007
     
  102. Johnson Takes Lead For City, Publicly Supports NYRA (pdf)
    Press Release
    08/23/2007
     
  103. GOP names candidate for Saratoga Springs mayor (external link)
    By TED REINERT, The Saratogian
    05/12/2007
      
  104. City needs mayor with ability to cooperate (pdf)
    The Saratogian, "Reader's Views"
    07/07/2007
      
  105. Johnson can afford to wait (external link)
    By TED REINERT, The Saratogian
    07/24/2007
     
  106. Preservation group hands out awards (external link)
    By TED REINERT, The Saratogian
    05/21/2007
     
  107. SAFE HOUSE, 
    Hawley Foundation observes a century of caring for children
    (external link)
    JILL WING, The Saratogian
    12/05/2004
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