In a previous post, I wrote that Joe O’Neill, the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, had resigned.
At the October 15, 2024, council meeting, O’Neill was seated with the other deputies. Dillon Moran made a show of his presence, telling those present that a certain blogger had misreported O’Neill’s resignation.
Moran apparently was unaware of O’Neill’s situation.
O’Neill had been in a civil service position when he became deputy commissioner of public works. To protect himself if a different commissioner did not want him as deputy, he worked out a deal by returning to his civil service job at intervals; if a new commissioner didn’t want him as deputy, he could return to his civil service job.
Things Did Not Work Out
Following the allegations of abuse at public works and the police investigation, O’Neill attempted to resign as deputy and return to his civil service job. The city’s HR (human resources) advised him and confirmed by civil service that he was no longer eligible to return to his previous civil service position.
O’Neill gave up on the change and returned to deputy.
Saratoga Springs Politics 
Thanks for the explanation. At least we now know that Commissioner Moran pays attention to your blog.
Chris Mathiesen
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HA! I’m pretty sure that is not going to help Moran out of the holes he has dug. The people have spoken.
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John,
Ring Rob Millis. Just mention the name DILLON MORAN and ask about how Der Kommisar threw his friend and supporter under the bus as he joined Tod Shimkus’s conspiracy to rip off Millis with the First Night or whatever name they were using. He should spill some beans to you, if you catch him in the right mood. e/mail me if you need a contact address. Best Cheer.
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