Common Council Passes Eight Ordinances, Debates Property Enforcement and Police Shortage at Meeting
UTICA — The Utica Common Council convened Wednesday evening for its regular meeting, passing eight ordinances and generating spirited debate over vacant and derelict property enforcement, a proposed park restroom bill, and a growing police staffing crisis. The meeting, held at City Hall, drew participation from department heads, legal staff, and members of the public. Before the formal session began, council members and city officials engaged in an extended discussion — running well over an hou