Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward explains how his proposed Universal Public Safety Fee on Nonprofits would help reduce the burden an taxpayers for […]
Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico explains how the Democrats and Republicans on the Utica Common Council came together to lower the tax increase in the […]
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward explains why ‘there are no winners’ in the Final City Budget after spending cuts reduced Mayor Mike Galime’s […]
Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo Testa explains how the Common Council came together to achieve compromise in cutting tax increase to 3.2% in Final Budget, […]
Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello explains why the Common Council voted unanimously 9-0 on Friday to set this Budget Tax Cap at 3.4%, and clarifies some confusion […]
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward warns Democrat councilmembers against severe cuts to slash Mayor Mike Galime’s proposed 9.77% tax increase to below 2 […]
Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa explains why she’s proposing to eliminate any salary raises for the Mayor, Comptroller and Council members in this year’s Budget.
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon discusses whether Marcy Correctional Facility should be closed or reformed after fatal beating of inmate involved Corrections Officers, and also how to address […]
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to the unacceptably long waiting times for Hospital ERs across New York State, and his proposal to use the National Guard […]