Olean Common Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph
Keary
Alderman, Ward 2; term ends December 2027City of Olean
Joseph Keary (Alderman, Ward 2) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Olean Common Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Ward 2 alderman on the Olean Common Council, in office since August 2025.
On the record: Joseph Keary
6 sourced01Security cameras2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an agreement with Verkada for security cameras and ten years of licensing (passed 4-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a bond resolution of up to $275,000 for security cameras (failed 4-2; two-thirds of all members required, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Wayne Street path1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing the city to terminate the Wayne Street Shared Use Path grant agreement (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Rec Center pool2 sourced positions
Voted no on awarding the $1,093,377 Olean Recreation Center pool upgrades construction contract (passed, July 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he is for renovating the pool but wants to postpone until the city understands its fiscal situation after the audit.
Own statementOlean Common Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link
04Welcome sign1 sourced position
Voted no on awarding a new Welcome to Olean sign contract at a total cost of $41,455 (passed 5-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteOlean Common Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link
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Rec Center pool
In their words
Said he is for renovating the pool but wants to postpone until the city understands its fiscal situation after the audit.
Jul 28, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Olean Common Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
On the record
Voted no on awarding the $1,093,377 Olean Recreation Center pool upgrades construction contract (passed, July 2026).
Jul 28, 2026 ·Olean Common Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
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