March 31, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus explains How Universal Public Safety Fee on Nonprofits could Reduce Taxpayer Burden

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 […]
March 27, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betar explains Debate over whether Law Requires Raise this Year for Mayor & Elected Officials

After the final Utica Budget was approved Wednesday, Utica Councilman Joe Betar of the 3rd Ward explains the debate over whether the City Charter requires the […]
March 24, 2025

Mayor Mike Galime explains Likely Vetoes of Council Amendments to Utica Budget & Previews Upcoming Mayor’s Gala

Utica Mayor Mike Galime explains likely Vetoes of Council Amendments to the Utica Budget, and also previews upcoming Mayor’s Gala to benefit the Thea Bowman House […]
March 20, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa explains Compromise to Cut Tax Hike to 3.2% in Final Budget

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, […]