The longest tenured mayor in the history of the city of Utica is feeling a bit nostalgic.

Louis LaPolla joined WIBX First New with Keeler in the Morning and spoke openly about speculation that he will run for mayor next year, saying he's giving it serious consideration.

''Four years ago, a number of professionals, business [owners] and average citizens approached me to run for mayor again, because of my close loss to [Edward] Hanna by 45 votes,'' LaPolla said, ''They're approaching me again.''

''I think over the next couple of months, I'm going to discuss any reservations I may have with family,'' and make a decision from there, he said.

While not directly criticizing current Mayor Robert Palmieri, a Democrat, LaPolla said he believes everyone handles issues differently. He went on to mention rising taxes, crumbling roads and morale in the police and fire departments among his primary concerns.

He also expressed frustration that since he left office, the city had sold the water board and squandered the money.

LaPolla, a Republican, served as Utica's Mayor from 1984 through 1995. He left after losing a close election to Ed Hanna in 1994. Since then, LaPolla has served on the city council, the Utica Municipal Housing Authority Board and is currently on the Utica School Board.

Full interview from WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning:

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