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March 10, 2025

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Utica Mayor Mike Galime Urges Common Council to Override 2% Tax Cap and Help Reduce Tax Increase in Budget

Utica Mayor Mike Galime urges the Common Council to reconsider overriding the 2 percent Tax Cap and work with him to help reduce 9.77 percent proposed […]

March 6, 2025

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Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo-Testa reacts to Utica Council Voting Down Override of 2% Tax Cap

Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa reacts to Utica Common Council Democrats voting NO 5-3 to override the 2 percent Tax Cap, in an effort to get […]

February 24, 2025

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Frank Meola Kicks Off Campaign for Utica Comptroller and Talks Budget Options

Frank Meola, chairman of the Utica Democratic Committee, talks Budget options as he kicks off his campaign for Utica Comptroller to replace Bill Morehouse.

February 24, 2025

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Utica Councilman Bob Burmaster explains Why He Won’t Support Mayor Galime’s Proposed Budget with 9.8% Tax Hike

Utica Councilman Bob Burmaster of the 2nd Ward in West Utica explains why he won’t support Mayor Galime’s current Proposed Budget with a 9.77% tax hike.

February 18, 2025

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Former Utica Councilman Joe Marino voices Need to Reduce Mayor Galime’s Proposed Tax Increase with More Revenue

Former Utica Councilman Joe Marino shares his thoughts on need to reduce Mayor Galime’s Proposed Tax Increase of 9.77% by bringing in more revenue.

February 17, 2025

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Utica Councilman Joe Betar Seeks to Cut Inflated City Expenses to Reduce Mayor Galime’s 9.8% Tax Increase

Utica Councilman Joe Betar of the 3rd Ward seeks to cut inflated City expenses to reduce Mayor Galime’s proposed 9.8% Tax Increase, and hasn’t ruled out […]

February 17, 2025

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Utica Councilman Jack LoMedico says NO to Tax Cap Override to Fight Mayor Galime’s Tax Increase

Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico says he will vote NO to a Tax Cap Override to allow Mayor Galime’s proposed 9.8% Tax Increase.

February 13, 2025

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Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo-Testa Explains Why She’s Proposing to Eliminate Mayor & Council Salary Raise in Budget

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.

February 10, 2025

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Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa Reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Proposal to Raise Taxes 9.8%

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa reacts to Mayor Mike Galime’s Proposed Budget to raise taxes 9.8%, and the latest Audit of the City’s finances for […]

February 3, 2025

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Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello discusses Notice of Claim to Sue DA’s Office, and Dave Short’s Pay Cut for New Position

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello discusses her Notice of Claim to sue the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office for investigating her residence, and why she’s troubled by […]