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Ogdensburg council appoints Juan "John" Cruz to fill vacant seat
Summary
On Dec. 9 the Ogdensburg Borough Council unanimously appointed Juan “John” Cruz, a 21-year law enforcement officer, to fill the seat vacated by Councilman Opilla. The Borough Clerk administered the oath for a term through Dec. 31, 2020.
The Ogdensburg Borough Council on Dec. 9 unanimously appointed Juan “John” Cruz to fill the council seat vacated by Councilman Opilla. Mayor George P. Hutnick opened the meeting and introduced the lone candidate; Councilman Alvarez nominated Cruz and Councilman Nardini seconded the nomination.
Cruz, who said he has 21 years in law enforcement and has lived in Ogdensburg for seven years, told the council he wants to "give back to the community" and be part of local government. The Borough Clerk administered the oath of office; the appointment runs through Dec. 31, 2020.
The appointment followed brief questions about a name discrepancy in the submission letter: Cruz said his family name includes Acosta as part of his wife’s name and the letter submitted identified him as "John Acosta," which borough officials clarified during the meeting.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a vacant seat so the council can maintain full membership while it continues routine borough business, from capital projects to storm-response planning.
What happened next: The council moved on to a consent agenda that included several resolutions (see separate coverage). Cruz will serve through the end of 2020 unless a different action is taken by the council.
