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Council Meetings

Next Meeting - Wednesday, February 7:
5PM Committee Meeting
6PM Pre-Meeting
7PM Council Meeting (Open for Public Comment)

List of agendas, upcoming meetings, past meetings:

Legislation Currently in Committee

Pro. Ord. 1 Ordinance Removing Traffic Island (11/15/23)
Pro. Res. 4 Zoo Contract (12/6/23)
Pro. Ord. 7 Intersections Where Stop Required (12/6/23)
Pro. Ord. 8 Yield Signs (12/6/23)
Pro. Ord. 9 No Parking at all Times (12/6/23)

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.

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