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March 12, 2025

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Utica Councilman Joe Betrus Warns Against Severe Cuts to Slash Mayor’s Proposed Tax Increase

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 […]

March 11, 2025

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Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello explains Why Democrats skipped Special Meeting on Tax Cap Override & Stands Firm on Reducing Budget

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello of the First Ward explains why she and most of the Council Democrats skipped Monday’s Special Budget Meeting on the 2% Tax […]

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 20, 2025

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Utica Councilman Joe Betrus discusses How to Avoid Mayor Galime’s Proposed 9.77% Tax Hike

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward discusses how to avoid Mayor Galime’s proposed 9.77% Tax Hike in his Budget.

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 18, 2025

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Chet LoConti of Utica Youth Bureau describes Activities for Kids over Winter Break & Budget Trends

Utica Youth Bureau Director Chet LoConti describes activities available for kids over Winter Break, and budget trends for funding, with Joe Marino sitting in as guest […]

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 […]