February 26, 2026

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus defends Overtime Costs in Budget & Debates Whether Mayor Overspent Funds

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward defends overtime spending in the previous 2024-2025 City Budget, and debates whether Mayor Galime overspent his various budget […]
February 26, 2026

Utica Councilwoman Heather Wasielewski discusses Spending Priorities in Budget Process to Avoid Tax Increase

Utica Councilwoman at Large Heather Wasielewski discusses spending priorities and questions in the City Budget process to avoid another tax increase, while also providing sufficient services.
February 10, 2026

Utica Mayor Mike Galime explains Proposed 2.9% Tax Increase in Budget Presentation and Defends Fees for Val Bialas Ski Hill

Utica Mayor Mike Galime explains proposed 2.9 percent Tax Increase in latest Budget Presentation, and defends his proposed fees to use the Val Bialas Ski Hill, […]
February 9, 2026

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation, Val Bialas Skiing Fees & Commercial Truck Restrictions

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation with a proposed 2.9 percent Tax Increase, proposed Val Bialas Skiing Fees and proposed Commercial Truck […]
December 18, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus Responds to Councilwoman Katie Aiello’s Criticism of Mayor Galime’s Salary Increases for Select Staff

Talk of The Town – WUTQ · Utica Councilman Joe Betrus Responds to Councilwoman Katie Aiello's Criticism of Mayor's Salary Increases for Select Staff Utica Councilman […]
November 7, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Election Results, Centro Bus Route Changes & Proposed Occupancy Tax

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Election Results that favored Democrats, recent Centro Bus changes to North Utica route and Mayor Galime’s Proposed Occupancy Tax on […]
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