Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council's Public Safety Committee met with Fire Chief Russ Brooks to hear how he plans to deal with the recent reductions to the Fire Department compliment.
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Last month they eliminated members of public safety and trimmed the city's budget, last night they failed to pass a vote that could have led to a reduction in Utica government. The Utica Common Council voted 6-to-3, defeating an idea to reduce the number of Common Councilors from 9 to 7...
Utica, NY - The Utica Common Council held a Special Meeting in Caucus chambers last night, they heard from Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks in regard to staffing.
The Chief continues to pitch his plan to handle the reductions. Right now, the Fire department expects to loose 17, with more possible...
Utica, NY (WIBX) - A Public Hearing on the Utica Budget is taking place Wednesday, March 14th at 5:30pm. Immediately following the hearing there will be a Special Meeting of the Common Council in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Members of the Utica Common Council had another opportunity to question Utica City Department leaders about the upcoming budget, Tuesday night they heard from members of Civil Service and Engineering.
Councilman-At-Large and Finance Committee Chair Ed Bucciero says the group is still working through the needs of some of the city's smaller departments to find areas to trim...
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