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Council appoints Sue Conine as City Treasurer

Common Council of the City of Johnstown · October 20, 2025
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Summary

At a Nov. 10 special meeting, the Johnstown Common Council appointed Sue Conine as Treasurer; Councilmembers voted 4-0 with one member absent. Conine cited prior savings to the city and said she has been assisting the Treasurer’s Office ahead of a new finance system launch.

The Johnstown Common Council on Nov. 10 appointed Sue Conine as City Treasurer following a motion by Council Member Bradley Hayner and a second from Council Member Scott Jeffers. The vote was recorded as four ayes with Council Member Scott Miller excused.

Sue Conine, identified in the meeting record as the City’s Human Resources Manager, introduced herself to the council and summarized her work supporting the Treasurer’s Office, including assistance with implementation of a new finance system due to launch in January and support for preparation of the 2026 budget. The minutes state Conine’s HR work produced an initial $1 million in savings and continues to save approximately $800,000 annually on retiree benefits. Councilmember Max Spritzer commended Conine for her role in union negotiations during the discussion.

Councilmembers discussed organizational changes tied to the appointment, including a planned hire of a Payroll and Benefits Specialist and a potential merger of the Human Resources and Finance offices. The motion to appoint Conine carried; the record does not show a recorded dissent or abstention.

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