The Common Council is the legislative branch of City government. It is comprised of a President, elected by the general city, and seven councilors, each elected by a specific ward of the City.
Council meetings are open to the public and occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 pm.
The Council votes on items such as Resolutions, Ordinances & Local Laws for the City of Rome. The public is welcome to address the Council for up to five (5) minutes at the beginning of each meeting. The meeting agenda is made available on the Friday preceding the meeting.
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Common Council Members
John M. Sparace
1st Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 525-0777
- Laws and Rules Chair, Municipal Operations, Public Safety / Animal Control Chair
John B. Mortise
2nd Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 527-4056
- Community and Economic Development Chair, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, Public Safety / Animal Control
Linda J. Fazio
3rd Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 337-5412
- Community and Economic Development, Laws & Rules
Ramona L. Smith
4th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 337-4327
- Community and Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs
Riccardo D. Dursi
6th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 335-1417
- Finance Chair, Laws & Rules, Municipal Operations Chair
David E. Sbaraglia
7th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 338-3721
- (315) 339-2168
- Finance, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Chair, Public Safety / Animal Control

John A. Nash
President of the Common Council
- Send Email
- (315) 335-0235
- (315) 337-6655
- 1318 Craig St, Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
John A. Nash
President of the Common Council
The President of the Common Council is elected by the people every four years. The President presides at the Council meetings, and does not vote on legislation unless to break a tie. The President is also a member of the Board of Estimate and Contract.
Welcome!
It was my honor to be elected President of the Common Council in November 2023 and I began my official duties on January 1, 2024.
I have been involved in City of Rome government for many years as the City Treasurer as well as the 6th Ward Common Councilor and I will use that knowledge to assist the administration and Common Council in moving our City forward.
Please feel free to contact me (see above). It is important to me that you, the citizens of Rome, get a response to any and all questions or concerns that you have in a timely manner. You can be assured that I will return every phone call, email or message that is directed to me.
Thank you for your confidence in me.

John M. Sparace
1st Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 525-0777
- 133 Parkway, Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Laws and Rules Chair, Municipal Operations, Public Safety / Animal Control Chair
John M. Sparace
1st Ward Councilor

John B. Mortise
2nd Ward Councilor
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- (315) 527-4056
- 6744 Route 233, Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Community and Economic Development Chair, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, Public Safety / Animal Control
John B. Mortise
2nd Ward Councilor
The City of Rome’s 2nd ward is very important for our City. Not only does the 2nd ward take up a major land mass of our city, but it also comprises three main corridors into the City of Rome. Rt. 69, Rome – Oriskany Rd., Rt. 233, Rome-Westmoreland Rd. and South James St. These corridors are direct gateways in and out of our city.

Linda J. Fazio
3rd Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 337-5412
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Community and Economic Development, Laws & Rules
Linda J. Fazio
3rd Ward Councilor

Ramona L. Smith
4th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 337-4327
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Community and Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs
Ramona L. Smith
4th Ward Councilor

John Reilly
5th Ward Councilor
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- (315) 725-3019
- 703 Lee St, Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
- Committee:Municipal Operations
John Reilly
5th Ward Councilor
I am honored and pleased to have been elected as your 5th Ward Councilor. I grew up in the 5th ward, and to this day it holds a special place in my heart.
I plan on doing everything I can possibly do to help you to enjoy your life here in the 5th ward and in the City of Rome.
Please reach out to me with any issues you might be having. Your problem is my problem. Whatever it is, you will be kept informed and updated. You will be treated with the respect you deserve no matter what the issue is.
5th ward monthly meetings are held in conjunction with the 6th and 7th wards, every 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st floor of Rome City Hall, in the Community Room.

Riccardo D. Dursi
6th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 335-1417
- 1843 N. James St., Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Finance Chair, Laws & Rules, Municipal Operations Chair
Riccardo D. Dursi
6th Ward Councilor

David E. Sbaraglia
7th Ward Councilor
- Send Email
- (315) 338-3721
- (315) 339-2168
- 1005 Valentine Ave, Rome, NY 13440
- Department:Common Council
- Committees:Finance, Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Chair, Public Safety / Animal Control
David E. Sbaraglia
7th Ward Councilor
I am pleased to have been elected to the position of 7th Ward Common Councilor. I am a lifelong Roman, and have resided in the 7th Ward the majority of my life.
If you take the time to reach out to me with your questions or concerns, I will take the time to respond to you.
Together, we will move Rome forward.
Monthly Ward meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
Chairperson: Parks and Recreation
Member: Finance, Public Safety









