Putting the people of
1st Ward first.
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On October 24, I submitted an official request to Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, hoping he can put to rest so much confusion surrounding what the electoral residency laws are, so that the public’s time and tax dollars are not further wasted on ignorant, bad-faith debates.
Read my letter to the DA to learn more:
Read the full letter online or Click to download PDF
VIDEO:
How I Exposed Widespread Election Fraud
In 2023, I ran for re-election on the Utica Common Council when I uncovered widespread election fraud due to my opponent(s) obtaining forged signatures of voters to try and get ballot access for the upcoming primary.
On May 31, 2023 Judge McClusky declared Mirela Pekmez officially off the ballot as her petitions were permeated with fraud. Read the full Aiello v. Pekmez transcript here.
Council Meetings
Next Meeting - Wednesday, December 18:
5:00PM Special Council Meeting
VIDEO:
Can Affordable Housing AFFORD to be BETTER? Take a look at these new apartments coming to Utica, NY
In this video 1st District Councilwoman Katie Aiello gives an overview on the new Columbia Square Apartments by DePaul
VIDEO:
ARPA Overview
The City of Utica received $60 Million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help reverse the negative impacts of the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.
This video is a brief summary highlighting what projects the city has chosen to invest in with ARPA by the end of 2024.
VIDEO:
Firefighter Staffing 101
If you're new to understanding how our city's fire department is staffed, it might be difficult to follow along with all the recent conversations regarding the need to hire more firefighters.
I made this introduction video to try and break down UFD’s staffing needs as simple as possible.
Hopefully the visuals help give people a better understanding so they can ask the proper questions and learn more in this important and ongoing conversation.
VIDEO: Complete Streets Trial Recap
Here’s what we’ve learned in the first 90 days of the Complete Streets trial on Genesee Street so far.
Have questions or concerns regarding the 1st Ward?
Questions about Complete Streets? Learn more:
Complete Streets Meeting with C&S Engineering and NYSDOT Regional Director Linda Lubey